MALACATÁN, Guatemala (Interstat) — Matías Roskopf’s second-half goal lifted Malacateco to a 1-0 victory over Guastatoya in a Liga Nacional match Thursday at Estadio Municipal Santa Lucía.

The decisive play came in the 53rd minute when Roskopf found the net, breaking a stalemate in a closely contested game. The home side secured three points despite a pregame projection that favored a draw.

The result improved Malacateco’s league record to 15 wins, 19 losses and five draws this season. Guastatoya’s record in the competition fell to 13 wins, 18 losses and nine draws.