Motagua 3, CD Victoria 2

LA CEIBA, Honduras (Interstat) — Motagua opened its Liga Nacional campaign with a dramatic 3-2 victory over Victoria on Thursday night, overcoming an early deficit to secure three points on the road at Estadio Municipal Ceibeño Nilmo Edwards. The visiting side from the capital, a heavy favorite entering the match, found itself stunned just seconds after the opening whistle. Victoria’s Rodrigo de Oliveira capitalized on a disorganized Motagua defense, scoring a goal within the first minute to send the home crowd into a frenzy and give Victoria a surprising 1-0 lead. That advantage held for much of the first half… Read more...