Atlético Pantoja Wins Against MOCA FC with a Goal from Midfield
MOCA – A spectacular long-distance goal by Maximiliano Jerez defined the match at the Moca 85 Stadium, securing a 0-1 victory for Atlético Pantoja against MOCA FC in the opening day of the LDF Expansion 2025.
The key play occurred in the 64th minute, when Jerez, with a powerful and well-directed shot, beat the aurinegro goalkeeper Robinson Chaperón, establishing the only goal of the match.
Despite being at a disadvantage, the home team showed resilience. Jensy Gil and the young Derek Paredes created clear opportunities in the first half, although the score didn’t change, remaining tied 0-0.
In the second half, Luis Martín Guzmán was close to scoring, but goalkeeper José Tejeda made a crucial save in the 50th minute to prevent the goal.
The team led by Richard Dabas continued to press until the end, but could not capitalize on their opportunities, culminating their debut with a home defeat.
