Clásico Cibao FC vs. Pantoja: Stellar Duel in the LDF
The Classic of Classics of the Dominican Republic Football League (LDF) promises strong emotions on matchday 5 of the Liguilla. Cibao FC will face Club Atlético Pantoja on Sunday at 3:30 in the afternoon at the Panamericano stadium, in an event dedicated to Dr. José Rafael Abinader.
The standings table shows Cibao FC sharing the top spot with Delfines del Este and Moca FC, all with 7 points. Pantoja is in fourth position, tied with Salcedo FC. The top four advance to the semifinals.
Cibao FC presents a record of two wins, one draw and one defeat, with 7 goals for and 5 against. Pantoja arrives with one win, two draws and one defeat, totaling 5 goals for and 3 against.
Cibao FC and Pantoja are the only clubs with more than one title in the LDF since its inception in 2015.
Cibao FC, with five titles, is the defending champion, while Pantoja has won the championship twice.
In the regular season, Pantoja led the table with 43 points, followed by Cibao FC with 41.
In matchday 4, Cibao FC, 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 were included in the Team of the Week for matchday 4.
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.Other Matches of the Day
The 5th day of the Liguilla starts on Saturday with two matches. Moca FC visits Universidad O&M at the Panamericano stadium at 3:30 in the afternoon. At the same time, Salcedo FC receives Delfines del Este at the Domingo Polonia stadium.
