Deportivo Mixco produced a clinical away performance to defeat Guastatoya 3-1 in the Guatemala Liga Nacional at the Estadio David Cordón Hichos on 25 October 2026. The visitors blended compact defending with sharp counter-attacking, turning a competitive fixture into a valuable three-point result.

Match overview

Guastatoya started with the energy expected of a home side, pushing numbers forward and looking to pin Mixco deep in their own half. However, the visitors were organized, patient, and dangerous in transition. Mixco took the lead in the 12th minute and managed the game intelligently from that point, denying Guastatoya clean sight of goal while waiting for further openings.

Trailing 1-0 at the break, Guastatoya increased the tempo after half-time, but Mixco struck again in the 54th minute to double their advantage. Guastatoya briefly regained hope when Carlos Félix pulled one back in the 67th minute, setting up a tense final stretch. Any hopes of a comeback were extinguished in the 88th minute when Mixco scored their third on the counter to seal the win.

Key moments

• 12th minute – Mixco take the lead: Jonathan Lima latched onto a quick transition and finished low past the Guastatoya goalkeeper to silence the home crowd.
• 38th minute – Guastatoya threaten: Carlos Félix forced a smart save with a curling effort from the edge of the box as the hosts searched for an equalizer.
• 54th minute – Mixco double the advantage: Diego López found space between the lines and placed a precise shot into the bottom corner to make it 2-0.
• 67th minute – Guastatoya pull one back: Félix connected with a delivery from the right and headed home to reduce the deficit to 2-1.
• 88th minute – Mixco seal it: Bryan Ordóñez broke clear on the counter and calmly finished to complete a 3-1 away victory.

Tactical story

Mixco’s game plan was built on defensive discipline and rapid transitions. Their midfield screened the back line effectively, forcing Guastatoya into wide areas where crosses were contested by a well-drilled central defensive pairing. When possession turned over, Mixco moved the ball forward quickly, targeting the spaces left by Guastatoya’s advanced full-backs.

Guastatoya enjoyed more of the ball but struggled to break down a compact block. Their best moments came from set pieces and second balls around the penalty area, but Mixco’s goalkeeper dealt comfortably with most deliveries. The away side’s ability to score at key moments—early in the first half and midway through the second—gave them control of the match’s rhythm.

Standout players

Jonathan Lima set the tone with the opening goal and remained a constant threat on the break. Diego López controlled midfield spaces and added the crucial second goal, while Bryan Ordóñez’s late finish underlined Mixco’s ruthlessness. For Guastatoya, Carlos Félix was the brightest attacking outlet, scoring their only goal and testing the goalkeeper with another strong effort.

Season impact

The result gives Deportivo Mixco a significant boost in the Liga Nacional standings and reinforces their growing reputation as a dangerous away side. For Guastatoya, the home defeat leaves them searching for consistency and a response in their next fixture. The three points strengthen Mixco’s position in the competitive landscape, while Guastatoya must regroup quickly as the campaign continues.