MOCA – Los Delfines del Este secured a crucial away victory, defeating MOCA FC with a score of 1-3 in a match of matchday 4 of the Liguilla of the Dominican Republic Football League (LDF 2026), an event dedicated to Dr. José Rafael Abinader, a prominent sports promoter. The aurinegro team took the lead in the 23rd minute, thanks to Sergio Ventura, who took advantage of a play in the area after a loose ball from goalkeeper Pedro Espinal. This happened after a free kick taken by Jhonny Parima, establishing a 1-0 lead for the home team. The response from Los Delfines del Este was immediate. In the 24th minute, Diego Lozada equalized the score by capitalizing on a rebound in the area, scoring against goalkeeper Mario Marte and taking the game to halftime with a 1-1 draw. In the second half, Los Delfines managed to take the lead. Joselvis Martínez scored with a header in the 80th minute, putting the score at 1-2 in favor of his team at the Moca 85 Stadium. MOCA FC had a chance to tie the game in the 90+2 minute, but Jessy Mena couldn’t score against the intervention of goalkeeper Pedro Espinal. The final goal was sealed in the 90+6 minute, when Jhon Ramos converted from the penalty spot, securing the 3-1 and the three points for Los Delfines del Este in the LDF 2026 Liguilla.
Delfines del Este Win 1-3 against MOCA FC in the LDF 2026
