Hernández Equalizes as Alajuelense and Olimpia Draw in Semifinal Opener
The 2025 Concacaf Central American Cup featured an intense first leg semifinal match between LD Alajuelense and CD Olimpia. The match ended in a 1-1 draw, held on Thursday at Estadio Alejandro Morera Soto in Alajuela, Costa Rica.
Match Overview
Both teams showcased their skills, with several near misses and significant plays marking the match. Olimpia sought to capitalize on an early opportunity but failed to convert in the 38th minute when Emanuel Hernández’s header went over the bar.
Key Moments
- 60th Minute: Ronaldo Cisneros shot from close range, but his effort was saved by Olimpia’s goalkeeper, Edrick Menjívar.
- 74th Minute: Marcos Montiel opened the scoring for Olimpia, heading in a goal from a Jorge Benguché assist after a corner kick.
- 85th Minute: Alejandro Bran almost leveled the score for Alajuelense with a powerful shot that hit the crossbar.
- 88th Minute: Anthony Hernández equalized for Alajuelense after a dynamic play, using a left-footed shot to find the net following a pass from Deylan Aguilar.
Future Matchup
As the teams prepare for the second leg, Olimpia will aim to maintain their away goals advantage, while Alajuelense will look for a decisive win in Honduras next Thursday.
