SAN PEDRO SULA, Honduras (Interstat) — Alexy Vega scored in the 17th minute to lift Marathon to a 1-0 victory over Real Espana on Sunday in Liga Nacional action at Estadio Yankel Rosenthal. The goal was the only tally of the match. Marathon improved to 20-10-16 in league play while Real Espana fell to 21-11-13. The teams had split their previous two meetings this season, with each winning at home. Real Espana entered the contest having won two straight league matches. Marathon snapped a two-game losing streak. The victory moved Marathon within one point of Real Espana in the standings. Real Espana next hosts Olimpia on May 9. Marathon visits Olimpia on May 6.