CD Olimpia vs Mixco

Rodríguez's 80th-minute strike. Mixco had grown into the second half and were pushing for an equaliser after reaching double figures in shots. Güity's threaded pass unlocked the visitors' high line, and Rodríguez's composure in a one-on-one moment restored Olimpia's two-goal cushion, removing any doubt about the result.

Jorge Benguché (Olimpia) — The Honduran striker delivered when it mattered. His 27th-minute opener was his 13th Central American Cup goal, and he remains the only player to have scored in all four editions of the competition. He was a constant physical presence before being substituted in the 78th minute.

Edwin Rodríguez (Olimpia) — The winger scored the decisive second goal and provided the assist for Benguché's opener. His six assists in the competition are the third-most in history, and he is only the second player to register an assist in all four editions.

Kevin Moscoso (Mixco) — The Guatemalan goalkeeper kept Mixco in the match with several important saves, notably denying Chirinos in the first half. He could do little about either goal, but his performance ensured the scoreline stayed respectable.

Player of the match: Edwin Rodríguez.

Mixco's 20 shots tell a story of second-half desperation rather than sustained dominance. While the visitors managed to create chances — particularly after the hour mark — Olimpia's defensive organisation limited them to mostly low-percentage efforts from distance. Olimpia's xG advantage reflected their clinical edge: they scored with two of their best chances, while Mixco's volume failed to translate into clear-cut opportunities. The three yellow cards for Olimpia (Bennett 57', R. García 67', Rodríguez 76') suggest a team that grew frustrated as Mixco pushed forward, but they held firm to record a fourth consecutive clean sheet in their opening match of a Central American Cup campaign.

Olimpia sit top of Group C with three points and a +2 goal difference. They have extended their unbeaten home run in the competition to nine matches (W6 D3) and remain unbeaten in Central American Cup debut appearances (W3 D1). Olimpia travel to face UMECIT FC next in the group stage. Mixco, who lost their first competitive match in the competition, will look to bounce back when they visit Deportivo Saprissa on Tuesday, 11 August.

A professional, efficient performance from Olimpia. They weathered a spirited Mixco response after half-time and struck at the right moment to seal the points. Benguché and Rodríguez continue to be the difference-makers in this competition. Mixco showed enough in patches to suggest they can be competitive in Group C, but defensive lapses at this level are punished immediately.