Marquense secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Suchitepéquez in the Guatemala Liga Nacional on October 19, 2026, using home advantage and a late decisive strike to take all three points at the Estadio Marquesa de la Ensenada. The result gave the San Marcos side a valuable home win and left Suchitepéquez with a familiar away-day frustration after an otherwise competitive performance.

Match overview

Marquense started with purpose, pressing high and forcing Suchitepéquez into early defensive errors. The home side’s midfield kept the ball moving quickly, and the opening goal arrived in the 18th minute when Brayan Ordóñez finished calmly after a sharp passing move down the right. Suchitepéquez responded well, gradually settling into the contest and finding space between Marquense’s midfield and defence. The visitors equalised four minutes before half-time through José Munguía, who converted a swift counter-attack with a low strike past the goalkeeper.

The second half was more balanced, with both teams creating chances but neither able to dominate for long spells. Marquense pushed again in the final 20 minutes, and the breakthrough came in the 77th minute when Kevin Ramírez headed home a corner to restore the home side’s lead. Suchitepéquez pressed for a late equaliser, but Marquense defended their box well and managed the closing minutes professionally.

Key moments

• 18’ – Marquense 1-0: Brayan Ordóñez opens the scoring after a quick attacking transition.
• 41’ – Marquense 1-1: José Munguía equalises for Suchitepéquez with a composed finish on the counter.
• 77’ – Marquense 2-1: Kevin Ramírez scores the winner with a strong header from a corner.
• 90+3’ – Late pressure: Suchitepéquez send bodies forward, but Marquense clear the final set piece to seal the win.

Tactical story

Marquense set up with an aggressive 4-2-3-1 shape, looking to win the ball high and attack through the wide channels. Their full-backs pushed forward regularly, which helped create overloads but also left space for Suchitepéquez to counter. That trade-off produced an open contest, especially in the first half. Suchitepéquez were dangerous when they broke quickly, and their equaliser came from exactly that route — a turnover followed by a direct run at the Marquense back line.

In the second half, Marquense adjusted by keeping one midfielder deeper and concentrating more attacks through set pieces. The winning goal reflected that shift: a well-delivered corner and an aggressive run from Ramírez. Suchitepéquez had spells of possession but struggled to create clear chances against a compact home defence in the final third.

Standout performers

Ordóñez was central to Marquense’s attacking play, not only for his goal but also for his movement between the lines. Ramírez delivered the decisive moment and was a constant aerial threat. In midfield, Marquense’s captain helped control the tempo and broke up several Suchitepéquez counter-attacks. For the visitors, Munguía was their brightest outlet, while their goalkeeper made two important saves to keep the score level before the late corner. Marquense’s defensive unit deserves credit for surviving the final pressure.

Liga Nacional table impact

The three points strengthen Marquense’s position in the Liga Nacional standings and underline their value at home, where they have made the Estadio Marquesa de la Ensenada a difficult venue for visiting teams. Suchitepéquez leave with no points despite a committed display, and their away form remains an area to improve as the season progresses. The result also adds another tight chapter to the head-to-head record between two clubs that know each other well.

For Marquense, the challenge now is to carry the same intensity into their next fixture and turn home wins into a more consistent run. Suchitepéquez, meanwhile, will look to regroup quickly and find greater cutting edge in the attacking third. On this evidence, both sides remain capable of competing in the physical, fast-moving environment of Guatemalan top-flight football, but Marquense’s ability to deliver in the decisive moment proved the difference.