Clásico Cibaeño-Pantoja Closes the LDF League Day
The expected “Clásico de Clásicos” of the Dominican Republic Football League (LDF) starring Cibao FC and Club Atlético Pantoja, will mark the closing of matchday 5 of the Liguilla.
The meeting will take place on Sunday at 3:30 in the afternoon at the Panamericano stadium, and will be dedicated to Doctor José Rafael Abinader.
Current Situation of the Teams
Cibao FC arrives at this matchday sharing the lead with Delfines del Este and Moca FC, all with 7 accumulated points.
For his part, Pantoja is in fourth position, tied with Salcedo FC. The top four teams advance to the semifinals.
The orange team has achieved two victories, one draw and one defeat, with 7 goals for and 5 against.
Pantoja, for his part, has one win, two draws and one defeat, with 5 goals for and 3 against.
History and Championships
Cibao FC and Pantoja are the only clubs with multiple titles in the LDF since its creation in 2015.
The orange eleven has been champion on five occasions and is currently the defending champion. Pantoja has lifted the trophy twice.
In the regular season, Pantoja led the table with 43 points, followed by Cibao FC with 41.
Latest Results and Featured Players
In matchday 4, Cibao FC, led by Junior Scheldeur, defeated Universidad O&M with a score of 4-2, highlighting the goals of Rivaldo Correa (double), Omar De la Cruz and Julio César Murillo.
The three Cibao FC goalscorers, along with Ernesto “Che” Trinidad, were included in the Team of the Week.
Ángel Pérez leads Cibao FC’s goalscoring chart with 8 goals, followed by Edwarlyn Reyes with 6 and Rivaldo Correa with 5.
Carlos Sarante is Pantoja’s top scorer with 6 goals, followed by Luis Espinal with 5.
Upcoming Matches
The 5th matchday of the Liguilla begins on Saturday with two matches:
- Moca FC vs. Universidad O&M at the Panamericano stadium at 3:30 in the afternoon.
- Salcedo FC vs. Delfines del Este at the Domingo Polonia stadium, also at 3:30 in the afternoon.
