Olimpia backed the Zorros 4-1 in the Round of 16 of CONCACAF 7 – CONCACAF Champions League 2023, with two goals from Jorge Benguché. The goals of the match for the locals were scored by Kevin López (9′ 1T), Jorge Benguché (9′ 2T and 27′ 2T) and Jerry Bengtson (15′ 2T, from the penalty spot). While the visitor’s goal was scored by Julio Furch (14′ 1T, from the penalty spot).

Jorge Álvarez was the party figure. The Olimpia midfielder made 67 correct passes.

Jorge Benguché was also important. The Olimpia striker scored 2 goals, finished the opposite goal 3 times and made 12 correct passes.

With a dirty game, the match played between the two teams stood out. There were several warned: Carlos Sánchez, Brian Lozano, Alejandro Gómez, Kevin López and Anderson Santamaría.

Olimpia technical director Pedro Troglio proposed a 4-4-2 strategy with Edrick Menjívar in goal; Maylor Nuñez, Brayan Beckeles, José García and Carlos Sánchez on the defensive line; Kevin López, Jorge Álvarez, José Pinto and Carlos Pineda in the middle; and Jerry Bengtson and Jorge Benguché in attack.

For their part, those led by Benjamín Mora stopped with a 4-4-2 pattern with Camilo Vargas under the three sticks; José Abella, Anderson Santamaría, Hugo Nervo and Alejandro Gómez in defense; Edison Flores, Jeremy Márquez, Aldo Rocha and Brian Lozano in midfield; and Jonathan Herrera and Julio Furch in front.

The judge selected for the match at the Metropolitan Olympic Stadium was Ismail Elfath.

Olimpia have the quarterfinals pass in their pocket and the Foxes will have to do their best in the rematch next Wednesday, March 15.

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