{"id":106319,"date":"2026-01-31T21:19:06","date_gmt":"2026-02-01T01:19:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alofokedeportes.com\/en\/sin-categoria\/cibao-fc-defeats-om-with-a-brace-from-correa-in-the-ldf\/"},"modified":"2026-01-31T21:19:06","modified_gmt":"2026-02-01T01:19:06","slug":"cibao-fc-defeats-om-with-a-brace-from-correa-in-the-ldf","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alofokedeportes.com\/en\/nationals\/cibao-fc-defeats-om-with-a-brace-from-correa-in-the-ldf\/","title":{"rendered":"Cibao FC defeats O&amp;M with a brace from Correa in the LDF"},"content":{"rendered":"SANTIAGO &#8211; Cibao FC demonstrated its offensive power by defeating Universidad O&amp;M with a score of 4-2 in matchday 4 of the Liguilla of the Dominican Republic Football League (LDF-2025-2026). The match, held in the &#8220;bombonera&#8221; of the Pontificia Universidad Cat\u00f3lica Madre y Maestra, was dedicated to Dr. Jos\u00e9 Rafael Abinader, a prominent sports promoter.\n\nColombian forward Rivaldo Correa was the figure of the match, scoring a brace that propelled Cibao FC&#8217;s victory. Omar De la Cruz and Julio C\u00e9sar Murillo also contributed with goals for the home team.\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Orange Domain<\/h2>\n\n\nCibao FC took control of the match from the start, establishing a 4-0 lead. Although Universidad O&amp;M reacted in the final minutes with two goals, the comeback was not enough to avoid the defeat.\n\nThe goals for Universidad O&amp;M were scored by Sergio Paredes and Ronaldinho Caicedo.\n\nWith this result, Cibao FC adds seven points, temporarily equaling the leaders of Moca FC. On the other hand, Universidad O&amp;M suffered its third defeat in the Liguilla.\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Moments of the Match<\/h2>\n\n\nThe first goal for Cibao FC came in the 25th minute, when Rivaldo Correa converted a penalty. Correa extended the lead in the 30th minute, taking advantage of a pass from Miguel Mu\u00f1oz.\n\nAt minute 57, Cibao FC made its first substitution, with Jean Carlos L\u00f3pez entering the field. Later, at minute 68, Mateo Palacios, newly arrived to the team, debuted alongside Cesarin Ortiz.\n\nGoalkeeper Edwin \u201cGato\u201d Fr\u00edas had an outstanding performance, making a crucial save in the 70th minute. Omar De la Cruz scored the third goal for Cibao FC in the 72nd minute.\n\nIn the 77th minute, the Cibao FC coach made more substitutions, bringing on Javier Roces and \u00c1ngel P\u00e9rez.\n\nJulio C\u00e9sar Murillo scored the fourth goal for Cibao FC in the 83rd minute. Universidad O&amp;M reacted with goals from Sergio Paredes and Ronaldinho Caicedo, but did not manage to equalize the score.\n\nEdwin \u201cGato\u201d Fr\u00edas was the starting goalkeeper for Cibao FC. Julio C\u00e9sar Murillo was the team captain. Cibao FC&#8217;s starting eleven included Josu\u00e9 N\u00fa\u00f1ez, Ernesto \u201cChe\u201d Trinidad, Edwarlyn Reyes, Omar De la Cruz, Wilman Modesta, Miguel Mu\u00f1oz, Yunior Peralta, Rivaldo Correa, and V\u00edctor Minotta.\n\nJuan Maestre directed the O&amp;M University. The starting eleven of the O&amp;M University was formed by Omry Bello, Yoan Melo, Josu\u00e9 B\u00e1ez, H\u00e9ctor Ram\u00edrez, \u00c1ngelo G\u00f3mez, Reyvin De la Rosa, Emmanuel Cuello, Gabriel Castillo, Jon Trincado, Julen Olasagasti and Jos\u00e9 Matos.","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>SANTIAGO &#8211; Cibao FC demonstrated its offensive power by defeating Universidad O&amp;M with a score of 4-2 in matchday 4 of the Liguilla of the Dominican Republic Football League (LDF-2025-2026). The match, held in the &#8220;bombonera&#8221; of the Pontificia Universidad Cat\u00f3lica Madre y Maestra, was dedicated to Dr. Jos\u00e9 Rafael Abinader, a prominent sports promoter. 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