SANTA ROSA DE LIMA, El Salvador (Interstat) — Municipal Limeno and Cacahuatique traded goals throughout the match on Saturday and finished level at 3-3, a result that left both sides still searching for consistent form in the competition. Municipal Limeno built a two-goal lead in the second half, but Cacahuatique responded late to earn a share of the points. The draw added another tight chapter to a season that has produced more frustration than momentum for both clubs. Carlos Argueta Juan, Danis Cerros and Gerson Mayen scored for Municipal Limeno. Herbert Sosa and Jomal Williams were among Cacahuatique’s scorers as the visitors completed the comeback. The result stretched the defensive concerns for both teams while also highlighting their ability to produce goals in bursts.

Municipal Limeno opened the scoring in the 31st minute when Carlos Argueta Juan found the net. The home side held that advantage until the 39th minute, when Herbert Sosa equalized for Cacahuatique. Municipal Limeno’s early pressure produced the first goal, and the home side continued to probe after Sosa’s equalizer without adding to its total before the interval. The remainder of the first half passed without another goal, sending the teams into the break tied at 1-1. The tone changed after halftime, as Municipal Limeno again seized control of the match and began to create the better chances.

Danis Cerros put Municipal Limeno back in front in the 52nd minute, finishing a move that restored the home side’s lead. Gerson Mayen added another in the 68th minute, giving Municipal Limeno a 3-1 cushion and putting Cacahuatique under pressure. The visitors stayed within reach, though, and Jomal Williams scored in the 83rd minute to bring Cacahuatique back into the contest. Cacahuatique then found the equalizer later in the match to complete the scoring and deny Municipal Limeno the win.

The late rally meant Municipal Limeno had to settle for a draw after leading by two goals in the second half. Argueta, Cerros and Mayen each delivered a goal for the home side, while Sosa and Williams were central to Cacahuatique’s response. The match remained open through the closing stages, with both teams pushing for a decisive goal after Cacahuatique pulled level. Neither side could find a winner, leaving the teams to split the points in a game that featured six goals. The closing sequence unfolded quickly, with Cacahuatique’s goal forcing Municipal Limeno to defend deeper and absorb pressure in the final minutes.

Cacahuatique’s season record in this competition is now 1-3-2, and its record across all competitions is now 1-3-4. Municipal Limeno’s season record in this competition is now 1-3-1, while its record across all competitions is now 1-3-3. The draw gives Cacahuatique another result to build on after a difficult run, and it leaves Municipal Limeno with a familiar mix of production and dropped points. The match itself offered little sign of a defensive struggle, with both teams finding space in the attacking third and trading chances until the final whistle.

For Municipal Limeno, the attacking contributions from Argueta, Cerros and Mayen were the most notable part of the night. For Cacahuatique, Sosa and Williams kept the visitors in the match before the late equalizer arrived. The home side’s lead had seemed secure after Mayen’s goal, but Cacahuatique’s persistence changed the shape of the final minutes. The visitors pressed for the leveler and were rewarded, while Municipal Limeno could not close out the match.

Interstat’s game simulator had projected a final score of Municipal Limeno 1, Cacahuatique 1. Interstat’s ELO system had projected Municipal Limeno with a 64.8 percent probability to win. Municipal Limeno had been installed as a pregame favorite with a spread of -0.5. The total score of 6 went under the over/under line of 2.5.