Motagua Defeats FAS 1-0 to Maintain Perfect Record in Centroamerican Cup

FC Motagua extended its unbeaten run to two consecutive victories by defeating CD FAS 1-0 in Copa Centroamericana 2026 group stage action. The match, played at Estadio Nacional Chelato Uclés in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, saw Motagua secure the three points through a second-half header and maintain their perfect tournament record.

Match Details and Decisive Goal

The only goal of Thursday's encounter came in the 62nd minute when Jorge Serrano delivered a cross above the defensive line, allowing Rodrigo de Oliveira to finish with a header. Despite FAS mounting pressure in search of an equalizer, Motagua's defense held firm throughout the remainder of the contest, securing the clean sheet victory.

The result represents Motagua's second consecutive triumph in the competition. Their opening performance saw the Honduran club overwhelm Verdes FC with a 5-0 away victory, during which Luis Vega, Denis Meléndez, Jormodan García, and Jonathan Moya (with two goals) found the net. This commanding start positioned Motagua at the top of Group D standings.

FAS Seeks Momentum in Debut

For FAS, the loss marked their tournament debut following a bye in the opening round. The Salvadoran club arrived in Honduras seeking to build on recent domestic form, having defeated Inca Aruba 4-0 in their most recent league match, with Rafael Tejada, Edgar Medrano, Nelson Bonilla, and Josué Cartagena all scoring. The loss to Motagua provided an early test against a regionally competitive opponent in their push toward qualification.

Motagua faces CS Cartaginés next in group play, while FAS will encounter Verdes FC on the same day. The tournament is available for viewers in Central America and the United States through Disney+ Premium and Concacaf's official YouTube channel.