MANAGUA (Interstat) — Managua FC scored twice before halftime and added two more goals late in the second half to defeat UNAN-Managua 4-0 on Sunday in a domestic league match. The home side controlled the contest from the opening stages and never allowed the visitors to settle into a rhythm. UNAN-Managua was held scoreless and rarely threatened to cut into the deficit after falling behind early. Managua FC led from the 20th minute and never surrendered the advantage.

Managua FC opened the scoring in the 20th minute, then doubled its advantage in the 36th. The two-goal cushion held through halftime and into the latter stages of the second half before the home team removed any lingering doubt. Managua FC struck again in the 78th minute and capped the scoring in the 81st. The four-goal performance gave the home side a decisive win and marked another productive outing in a season that has been defined by consistent attacking output. The visitors could not match that finishing touch.

UNAN-Managua could not find a response and finished the match without a goal. The visitors had entered the game after a draw with Ferretti in their previous competition match, but they were unable to carry that result into the contest. UNAN-Managua has shown flashes this season, including wins over San Marcos and FC Esteli, but the club was overmatched in Managua. Earlier results also included losses to Jalapa and Diriangen and a draw with Rancho Santana, leaving the visitors searching for consistency. The loss dropped UNAN-Managua to two wins, three losses and two draws in this competition. Its record across all competitions is also two wins, three losses and two draws.

Managua FC, meanwhile, improved to six wins and one loss in this competition. Its record across all competitions is also six wins and one loss. The club had won at Sport Sebaco in its previous competition match and continued its strong form with a comprehensive home performance. Managua FC had also recorded wins over Matagalpa, San Marcos, Jalapa and Rancho Santana this season, with a loss at FC Esteli the only blemish on its competition record. The home side’s ability to score in bunches proved decisive, with the two first-half goals establishing control and the two late goals finishing off the result. Managua FC’s defense also completed the shutout, limiting UNAN-Managua to no goals.

The match unfolded with Managua FC ahead from the 20th minute. The home side doubled the lead in the 36th and carried a two-goal advantage into the break. UNAN-Managua tried to respond after halftime but could not break through. Managua FC added goals in the 78th and 81st minutes to remove any doubt. The visitors finished without a goal, while the home side completed a clean sheet and a four-goal victory. Managua FC’s previous results included a 3-0 win at Sport Sebaco, a 4-1 home win over Matagalpa, a 3-2 home win over San Marcos, a 1-0 win at Jalapa and a 6-1 win at Rancho Santana. The club’s lone loss in the competition came at FC Esteli. UNAN-Managua’s previous results included a draw with Ferretti, a loss at Jalapa, a home win over San Marcos, a home loss to Diriangen, a draw at Rancho Santana and a home win over FC Esteli.

Entering the match, Interstat’s game simulator had projected a final score of Managua FC 2, UNAN-Managua 1. Interstat’s ELO system had projected Managua FC with an 82.2 percent probability to win. Managua FC had been installed as a pregame favorite with a spread of -2. The total score of 4 went under the over/under line of 3.5.