Classic of Classics in the LDF: Cibao FC vs. Atlético Pantoja
The anticipated match between Cibao FC and Club Atlético Pantoja will mark the closing of matchday 5 of the Liguilla in the Dominican Republic Football League (LDF). The match will be played on Sunday at 3:30 in the afternoon at the Panamericano stadium, an event dedicated to Dr. José Rafael Abinader.
Cibao FC arrives at this crucial date sharing the top of the table with Delfines del Este and Moca FC, all with 7 accumulated points.
For his part, Pantoja is in fourth position, tied with Salcedo FC. It is important to remember that the top four teams advance to the semifinals.
The orange eleven has demonstrated its strength with two victories, a draw and a defeat, scoring 7 goals and receiving 5, resulting in a positive balance of +2.
Atlético Pantoja comes to the match with one victory, two draws and one defeat, totaling five points. They have scored 5 goals and conceded 3, maintaining a balance of +2.
Cibao FC and Pantoja are the only clubs with multiple titles in the LDF since its inception in 2015.
Cibao FC has been champion five times and currently holds the title, while Pantoja has lifted the cup twice.
In the regular season, both teams stood out, with Pantoja leading the table with 43 points and Cibao FC in second place with 41.
In matchday 4, the team led by Junior Scheldeur defeated Universidad O&M with a score of 4-2, thanks to a brace by Rivaldo Correa and goals from Omar De la Cruz and Julio César Murillo.
Rivaldo Correa, Omar De la Cruz and Julio César Murillo, along with Ernesto “Che” Trinidad, were included in the Ideal Eleven of matchday 4.
Ángel Pérez leads the Cibao FC’s top scorer table with 8 goals, followed by Edwarlyn Reyes with 6, Rivaldo Correa with 5, Julio César Murillo and Carlos “Caballo” Ventura with 3 each. Wilman Modesta, Javier Roces, Walter Acuña, Julián Gómez and Leonardo Villalba have also contributed with goals. Gabriel Peguero, Yunior Peralta, Cesarín Ortiz, Gonzalo Alarcón, Elián López and Omar De la Cruz complete the list of scorers.
In goal, Cibao FC has Miguel Lloyd, Edwin “Gato” Frías and Elián Beras.
Carlos Sarante is Pantoja’s top scorer with 6 goals, followed by Luis Espinal with 5, Fabricio Moreno and Gerard Lavergne with 3 each, and Yordi Álvarez and Edison Guerrero with 2. José Jaquez, Ismael “Pinta” Díaz and Jeremy Báez have also scored.Other Matches of the Day
Matchday 5 of the Liguilla will begin on Saturday with two matches. Moca FC will face Universidad O&M at the Panamericano stadium at 3:30 in the afternoon. At the same time, Salcedo FC will host Delfines del Este at the Domingo Polonia stadium.
