Olimpia and Alajuelense Battle for Central American Cup Final Berth

The 2025 Concacaf Central American Cup grows more competitive as CD Olimpia and LD Alajuelense prepare for their semifinal showdown. The two teams will clash in the Second Leg of their series on Thursday at Estadio José de la Paz Herrera Uclés, located in Tegucigalpa, Honduras. The first leg concluded in a 1-1 draw in Costa Rica, leaving the aggregate score tied.

Match Background

CD Olimpia holds a slight edge with the away goals rule favoring them. This rule comes into play as both teams aim for a spot in the Central American Cup final.

• First Leg Highlights:
  • Olimpia’s Marcos Montiel opened the scoring.
  • Alajuelense’s Anthony Hernández equalized.

The draw extended Olimpia’s unbeaten streak in the Central American Cup to eight matches, consisting of five wins and three draws. This result is significant as it marks the fourth instance where Los Leones have drawn an away match in the first leg of the semifinals across all international tournaments. Historically, they have been successful in advancing to the final in all three previous occasions.

Alajuelense’s Bid for a Three-Peat

On the other side, LD Alajuelense looks to secure a place in the final for the third consecutive year. They have similarly drawn their last three semifinal first legs but now face the challenge of being on the road. Should the aggregate score remain tied at the end of the second leg, extra time and potentially a penalty shootout will determine the winner.

The stakes are high for both teams. Olimpia aims to defend its away goal advantage, while Alajuelense targets continued success after being crowned champions in the previous two editions.

Path to the Final

• Winner’s Path:
  • Advancement to the final of the 2025 Central American Cup.
  • Significance of away goals in deciding the winner.

As the match approaches, both teams are focused on their respective goals. Fans eagerly anticipate a thrilling contest that could have significant implications for the history of Central American football.