MANAGUA (Interstat) — Fabian Lemus scored in the 42nd minute and UNAN-Managua beat FC Esteli 1-0 on Wednesday in a Liga Primera match. Lemus played the full 90 minutes and produced the game’s only goal, giving the home side a first-half lead. UNAN-Managua protected the advantage despite a late red card to Guerrero J. in the 77th minute. Guerrero was sent off, leaving the hosts to finish with 10 men. FC Esteli could not find an equalizer and remained scoreless. UNAN-Managua’s defense held firm in the closing stages as FC Esteli pushed forward without success. The visitors had no answer after the break. The result moved UNAN-Managua to 1 win and 0 losses in this competition and across all competitions. FC Esteli fell to 0 wins and 1 loss in this competition and across all competitions. FC Esteli next plays at Matagalpa in Liga Primera.