Huehuetecas FC (w) 3-1 Cobaneras FC Women ended with a deserved home victory in the Guatemala Women’s Liga Nacional, as Huehuetecas FC produced a patient and increasingly dominant performance. After an evenly contested opening, the hosts took control through sharper movement in the final third and a brace from Paola García.

Huehuetecas take control at home

Huehuetecas FC (w) opened the scoring in the 17th minute when Paola García latched onto a through ball and finished confidently. Cobaneras FC Women responded well, pressing higher and finding an equaliser before half-time through Ana Lucía Pérez, whose shot from the edge of the box found the bottom corner. The goal gave the visitors renewed energy, but Huehuetecas regrouped after the break and re-established control of midfield.

The decisive spell came early in the second half. Huehuetecas moved the ball more quickly, stretched Cobaneras’ defensive line, and reclaimed the lead through María José López in the 58th minute. Paola García added her second in the 81st minute to settle the match and confirm the hosts’ superiority.

Key moments

• 17’ — Paola García gives Huehuetecas FC (w) the lead with a composed finish.
• 34’ — Ana Lucía Pérez equalises for Cobaneras FC Women with a low strike from outside the box.
• 58’ — María José López restores Huehuetecas’ advantage after a quick attacking move.
• 81’ — Paola García scores her second to make it 3-1.
• 88’ — Cobaneras push forward late, but Huehuetecas manage the game calmly.

Tactical story

Huehuetecas FC’s best work came through their midfield rotation and willingness to attack down both flanks. They created overloads on the wings, drew Cobaneras’ full-backs out of position, and then delivered crosses into dangerous areas. The hosts also pressed smartly after losing possession, preventing Cobaneras from building sustained counter-attacks.

Cobaneras FC Women were at their most dangerous when they played direct passes into the channels, and their equaliser came from a moment of individual quality rather than a long spell of pressure. After half-time, however, they struggled to keep the ball, and Huehuetecas’ control of the middle third turned the game in the home side’s favour.

Standout performers

Paola García was the clear player of the match, scoring twice and constantly stretching the Cobaneras defence with her movement. María José López dictated play in midfield and added the crucial second goal, while Huehuetecas’ goalkeeper handled several late crosses well. Ana Lucía Pérez was Cobaneras’ most impressive performer, taking her goal expertly and working hard throughout.

Season impact

Three points on home soil strengthen Huehuetecas FC’s position in the Guatemala Women’s Liga Nacional and give them valuable momentum. The victory also highlights their attacking depth, with goals coming from both midfield and the forward line. Cobaneras FC Women will take encouragement from their first-half response but must find a way to stay compact for longer periods if they are to turn promising spells into results.