Antigua GFC let victory slip away at home, settling for a thrilling 2-2 draw against Xinabajul in an exhilarating Matchday 15 match of the Apertura Tournament 2024 in Guatemalan football. Although the home side looked on course to secure all three points, the visitors took advantage of the final moments of the match to snatch a draw that left the Estadio Pensativo supporters in stunned silence.
The goals for Antigua GFC were scored by Santiago Gómez and José Ardón, who received a helping hand from the opposing goalkeeper, Jorge Moreno, on both occasions. Moreno, who faced criticism from Xinabajul-Huehue fans, failed to stop the shots, allowing the hosts to take the lead. However, Antigua’s efforts were not enough to secure victory, with the team’s defense showing vulnerability in crucial moments of the match.
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Just when it looked like Antigua GFC were going to come out on top, Xinabajul responded strongly in the final minutes. Marvin Ceballos scored the first goal in the 81st minute, and just a minute later, Yorma Baltazar equalized, leaving the Antigua fans speechless. These sudden strikes were a big blow for the home team, who saw victory slip away in a matter of seconds, ultimately settling for just one point.
With this draw, Antigua GFC remains in seventh place in the Apertura 2024, with 18 points and three games in hand, offering the opportunity to climb the rankings in the coming days. Their next encounter is against Comunicaciones, a struggling team with poor results, and Antigua will be hoping to take advantage of their home advantage to clinch all three points. Meanwhile, Xinabajul, having played all their matches, retain third place with 25 points, although they may see their position threatened if the teams with matches in hand manage to pick up points in their next encounters.
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