Municipal Santa Ana 3:2 AD Carmelita — Result, Match Report & Stats

Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORT

Bryan Jiménez scored twice as Municipal Santa Ana edged out AD Carmelita 3-2 in a five-goal thriller in the Liga de Ascenso, Apertura. The home side recovered from a 2-1 deficit with two quick goals after the interval, though Eduardo Enrique Puga Saucedo’s steady rating of 7.04 marked him as the standout performer.

Jiménez opened the scoring in the tenth minute, but Sebastian Gonzalez levelled for Carmelita seven minutes later, and the visitors moved ahead on 35 minutes. Santa Ana responded decisively after the break, with Jiménez grabbing his second on 54 minutes before the winner arrived just two minutes later, completing a remarkable turnaround.

The numbers told a lopsided tale, with Carmelita holding 66 per cent possession against Santa Ana’s 34, yet they still lost the match. Santa Ana were outplayed in terms of territory but won on efficiency, and Puga Saucedo’s top rating of 7.04 reflected his composed influence amid the chaos, despite scoring no goals. With no next fixture scheduled, Santa Ana will savour this gritty victory.

Questions & Answers

What was the final score of Municipal Santa Ana vs AD Carmelita?

Municipal Santa Ana 3-2 AD Carmelita (Liga de Ascenso, Apertura).

Who scored?

Bryan Jiménez (10') for Municipal Santa Ana; Sebastian Gonzalez (17') for AD Carmelita; Bryan Jiménez (54') for Municipal Santa Ana.