VIDEO: How Comunicaciones' goals led to their 2-0 victory over Antigua GFC
Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
TLDR
- Comunicaciones defeated Antigua GFC 2-0 in the Clausura 2026 quarterfinals, overturning a first-leg deficit to advance to the semifinals.
- Agustín Vuletich scored in the 3rd minute and Dairon Reyes added a second goal in the 62nd minute.
- Comunicaciones secured their semifinal spot due to a better standing in the Clausura 2026 league table, having started the tournament fighting against relegation.
In a stunning display of resilience and determination, Comunicaciones orchestrated a dramatic comeback in the Clausura 2026 quarterfinals, defeating Antigua GFC 2-0 to secure a place in the semifinals. This victory, achieved at the Estadio Cementos Progreso, not only overturned a 3-2 deficit from the first leg but also capped off an incredible turnaround for a team that began the tournament battling against relegation.
Agustín Vuletich al minuto 3 y Dairon Reyes al 62 le dieron la vuelta a la serie 4-3 para los Cremas en el Estadio Cementos Progreso donde sellaron su pase a las semifinales del Clausura 2026.
The Cremas' fighting spirit was evident from the opening whistle. Agustín Vuletich's early header in the third minute, capitalizing on a free-kick, set the tone and immediately put Comunicaciones ahead on aggregate. The crucial second goal came in the 62nd minute, when Dairon Reyes seized upon a defensive error to slot home the decisive strike. These moments of brilliance and tenacity underscore the character of a team that refused to yield, ultimately proving their mettle against a favored opponent.
Comunicaciones protagonizó una de las remontadas más emotivas de los cuartos de final del Clausura 2026 este sábado en el Estadio Cementos Progreso, donde venció 2-0 a Antigua GFC para igualar la serie 4-3 en el global y avanzar a las semifinales del torneo.
Comunicaciones' progression to the semifinals is a testament to their remarkable journey. Finishing fourth in the league standings, just above Antigua's fifth-place finish, proved to be the tie-breaker. This achievement is particularly significant given their struggles earlier in the season. Their advancement from a relegation battle to a semifinal contender highlights the unpredictable and passionate nature of Guatemalan football, offering a story of hope and triumph for their dedicated fanbase.
El primer gol llegó apenas al minuto 3 en una jugada de pelota parada. Agustín Vuletich aprovechó un tiro libre para cabecear con precisión al palo más lejano de Luis Morán, quien no pudo hacer nada ante el remate del delantero crema.
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Originally published by Prensa Libre in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.
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