Parra seals victory for Alianza against Antigua

Alianza FC is off to a winning start in Group B with a 2-1 victory over Antigua GFC.

SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador – The 2026 Concacaf Central American Cup continued with Alianza FC earning a 2-1 victory over Antigua GFC in Group B on Wednesday at Estadio Cuscatlán in San Salvador, El Salvador.

Harold Osorio opened the scoring in the 30’, with a powerful right-footed strike from inside the box to put Alianza in front.

Antigua equalized in the 76’ with a long-range half volley from Óscar Castellanos.

William Parra restored the lead for the hosts from the penalty spot in the 85’ as Alianza secured all three points.

Group B action continues next week with Antigua hosting Real Estelí FC on Tuesday. Alianza will host CS Herediano on Wednesday.

Match Stats

• Despite having less possession (45% to 55%) and fewer total shots (9 to 16) andshots on goal (2 to 6) than Antigua, Alianza had more cumulative expected goals inthis match (1.4xG to 0.7xG).
• Óscar Castellanos’ goal, which temporarily tied the game for Antigua, was a shotwith a value of 0.007xG—the lowest so far in the current CONCACAF CentralAmerican Cup.
• Alianza secured its third win in the CONCACAF Central American Cup, all of whichcame at home. In addition to today’s win, they defeated Firpo 5–2 in 2024 andManagua 1–0 in 2025.
• Alianza’s Harold Osorio’s goal in the 30th minute marked the second time theSalvadoran team has scored in the first half of a CONCACAF Central American Cupmatch; the previous instance was their second match in the tournament againstFirpo in 2024 (5-2)
• Dilan Palencia (Antigua) made nine clearances against Alianza. Only Juan Osorioagainst Managua, with 11, had more clearances in a CONCACAF Central AmericanCup match for Antigua over the last two seasons of the tournament.