CD Cacahuatique 2-4 A.D. Isidro Metapan

El Salvador Primera Division – July 26, 2026

A.D. Isidro Metapan delivered a commanding performance to beat CD Cacahuatique 4-2 in an exciting Primera Division fixture. The visitors were clinical in front of goal, while the home side’s late rally proved insufficient against a well-organized opponent.

Match Overview

The match started at a frantic pace. Isidro Metapan took the lead in the 8th minute through a quick counter-attack, but Cacahuatique equalized just five minutes later. Metapan then took control, scoring two goals in the space of ten minutes before half-time to lead 3-1. The second half saw Cacahuatique pull one back early, but any hopes of a comeback were extinguished when Metapan scored a fourth in the 67th minute. The home side pushed forward but could not reduce the deficit further.

Key Moments

• 8' Goal: Metapan – Striker Carlos Mendez opened the scoring.
• 13' Goal: Cacahuatique – Equalizer from a set piece.
• 28' Goal: Metapan – Midfielder Jose Rivera finished a flowing move.
• 38' Goal: Metapan – A powerful header from a corner.
• 51' Goal: Cacahuatique – A second goal gave the home fans brief hope.
• 67' Goal: Metapan – Substitute Alberto Lima sealed the victory.

Tactical Analysis

Isidro Metapan’s game plan was clear: exploit the spaces behind Cacahuatique’s high defensive line. Their quick transitions and clinical finishing proved too much for the home side. Cacahuatique, to their credit, kept fighting, but defensive lapses cost them dearly. The match highlighted the visitors' efficiency in converting chances.

Table Impact

This win propelled A.D. Isidro Metapan into the top three of the El Salvador Primera Division standings. CD Cacahuatique, meanwhile, remained in the lower half, needing to tighten their defense if they hope to climb the table.