Cardenas scores in stoppage time as Xelaju beats Coban Imperial

COBAN, Guatemala (Interstat) — S. Cardenas scored in the ninth minute of second-half stoppage time Sunday, lifting Xelaju to a 1-0 victory over Coban Imperial at Estadio Verapaz Jose Angel Rossi in Cobán. The match remained scoreless until the final moments of stoppage time, when Cardenas converted for the visitors. Xelaju’s season record in this competition is now nine wins, five losses and four draws, matching its all-competitions record. Coban Imperial is six wins and three losses in the competition and across all competitions. Cardenas played the full 90 minutes and scored the only goal. Xelaju received yellow cards to J. Cardona, J. Gonzalez, K. Ruiz and Y. Diaz. E. Soto and Thales were booked for Coban Imperial. Xelaju made five substitutions, and Coban Imperial made four. The visitors secured the win with the late goal after a tightly contested match, giving Xelaju the road result.