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Xelaju 2, Iztapa 3

Saturday, May 9, 2026 · Final · GUA: Liga Nacional

Iztapa edges Xelaju 3‑2 in Liga Nacional match

PUERTO IZTAPA, Guatemala (Interstat) — Iztapa defeated Xelaju 3-2 on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at Estadio Municipal El Morón in a Week 12 Liga Nacional match. Darwin Gregorio Lom Moscoso put Xelaju ahead in the 47th minute. Jhony Moisés Cano Barrios equalized for Iztapa in the 69th minute. Iztapa added two more goals to secure the win, while Xelaju scored one additional goal. The victory improved Iztapa to a league record of zero wins, zero losses and six draws. Xelaju, which has a league record of 21 wins, 20 losses and 15 draws, entered the match after a 2-2 draw at Comunicaciones on Thursday. Iztapa had last played on Sept. 14, 2025, a 2-1 win against Ipala. The match was the second meeting of the season between the sides. Xelaju’s attack generated multiple chances throughout the second half, but Iztapa’s defense held firm. The result moved Iztapa further from the bottom of the standings. Xelaju remains mid-table in the competition.