Clash of Giants in the Liguilla LDF: Cibao FC vs. Universidad O&M
The fourth matchday of the Liguilla of the Dominican Republic Football League (LDF 2025-2026) promises strong emotions, with a stellar match between Cibao FC and Universidad O&M. This encounter, dedicated to Dr. José Rafael Abinader, will bring together the champion and runner-up of the 2024 season.
The match will be played on Saturday at the hybrid grass stadium of the Pontificia Universidad Católica Madre y Maestra, starting at 6:00 in the evening. Cibao FC will seek to consolidate its position in the table, while Universidad O&M will try to add crucial points.
Cibao FC arrives at this match with four points, the result of a victory, a draw, and a defeat in their first three outings. On the other hand, Universidad O&M has added one point, after a draw and two defeats.
The O&M University, which has not achieved victories in the Liguilla, has the challenge of representing the country in the Concacaf Champions Cup, where it will face the Cincinnati club of Major League Soccer (MLS).
Regarding the numbers, Junior Scheldeur’s team has scored 3 goals and has received the same amount. Universidad O&M presents a balance of -4.
Matchday 3 was marked by draws. Cibao FC tied 2-2 with Jarabacoa FC, with Edwarlyn Reyes standing out with a brace. Ángel Pérez leads the Orange club’s top scorer table with 8 goals, followed by Edwarlyn Reyes with 6, and Rivaldo Correa and Carlos “Caballo” Ventura with 3 each. In goal, the team has Miguel Lloyd and Edwin “Gato” Frías.
Club Atlético Pantoja and Moca FC tied 1-1, while Delfines del Este and Universidad O&M drew without goals (0-0).
The fourth day of the Liguilla will begin on Saturday with the match between Salcedo FC and Pantoja, scheduled for 3:30 in the afternoon at the Domingo Polonia stadium.
The week’s activity will conclude on Sunday with the match between Moca FC and Delfines del Este, at 6:00 PM at the Moca 85 stadium.
Moca FC leads the standings with 7 points, the result of 2 wins and a draw. Cibao FC, Pantoja, Delfines and Salcedo have 4 points, while Universidad O&M adds one point.
