GUATEMALA CITY (Interstat) — William Amaya’s first-half goal was the difference as Marquense defeated Xelaju 1-0 in a Liga Nacional match on Wednesday. Amaya scored in the 38th minute at Estadio Marquesa de la Ensenada, securing a narrow victory for the home side. The result handed Xelaju its fourth loss in five matches, halting momentum from its previous win. Marquense improved its league record while Xelaju’s struggles continued in the domestic competition. The outcome defied a pregame statistical projection that had favored Marquense but forecast a draw.