MOCA. – With a spectacular, powerful, and precise shot by Robertino Canavesio in the 90+3 minute, MOCA Fútbol Club defeated 1-0 Cibao FC, in the second matchday of the Liguilla of the Dominican Republic Football League (LDF), corresponding to the second phase of the 2025-2026 season, at the MOCA 85 Stadium.
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When the tie seemed sealed, the stadium exploded in jubilation with the
lethal left foot of Canavesio, who penetrated the rival goal without options and awarded
three golden points to the aurinegro team, which now places itself
leader of the Liguilla with six points.
The match was intense and balanced, with clear chances for both teams from the first minutes. For MOCA FC,
Oliver Durán had the first great opportunity of the match at minute
8, but his shot against goalkeeper
Edwin Frías was well contained.
Near the end of the first half,
Rivaldo Correa almost put Cibao FC ahead, hitting a header against the post at minute
44. In the next play,
Jhonny Parima responded for the aurinegros with a shot that went over the crossbar at
45’, closing the first half with a
0-0 draw.
The intensity continued in the second half. Correa again troubled at minute 82 with a shot that went over the goal defended by Mario Marte, while at 86′, Junior Jiménez tried with a low shot that passed very close to the visiting goal.
Finally, when the clock showed the
90+3,
Canavesio appeared to score the winning goal and seal a night of total emotion at the MOCA 85.
Honorary kick-off
Mr.
Manuel Tejada, president of the company
Manuel Tejada & Associates, made the honorary kick-off prior to the match corresponding to the
second matchday of the LDF 2026.
Next match
The MOCA FC will play its
third matchday of the Liguilla on
Saturday, January 24th, when it faces
Atlético Pantoja at the
Estadio Panamericano in San Cristóbal, starting at
3:30 in the afternoon.
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