Cibao scores twice late to beat Delfines Del Este

SANTO DOMINGO ESTE (Interstat) — Cibao defeated Delfines Del Este 2-1 on Sunday at Estadio Parque del Este in Santo Domingo Este, Dominican Republic, scoring twice in the final minutes to erase a one-goal deficit. Emmanuel Gomez gave Delfines Del Este the lead in the 14th minute, finishing for the home side. The match stayed 1-0 until late, when Edwarlyn Reyes equalized for Cibao in the 87th minute. D. Palomeque then netted the winner in the 90th minute plus four of stoppage time. Cibao’s season record in this competition is now 2 wins, 0 losses and 1 draw. Its record across all competitions is also 2 wins, 0 losses and 1 draw. Delfines Del Este’s competition record is now 1 win, 2 losses and 1 draw, matching its record across all competitions. Reyes, Palomeque and Gomez each played 90 minutes and scored once. The visitors trailed until the closing stages. Cibao’s late rally secured the road result.