Inter and Isidro Metapán played out a goalless draw in the Apertura's eleventh round on Saturday night. The result keeps both sides level on twenty points, though Inter sit second while Metapán are third. We had tipped the hosts to win, but the game refused to follow that script. And here's the thing — neither side managed to break the deadlock despite a few half-chances.
The opening half saw Inter controlling possession without creating much. Metapán sat deeper, looked to counter, and found space on the break only once. By then it was clear this was going to be a tight affair. To be fair, both coaches had set their teams to avoid the first mistake.
The second period brought more of the same. Inter pushed forward but struggled to find a way through Metapán's compact shape. The visitors had nothing to lose and played with freedom, though they lacked the finishing touch. The wind ruined any passing game at times, making built-up play awkward.
Looking at the numbers, Inter had more shots but none of them mattered. Metapán created fewer opportunities but were more clinical when they appeared. The expected goals figures told the same story — a match decided by moments that never quite arrived. Three or four key incidents could have changed everything, but neither side delivered.
The result means Inter remain second, one point ahead of Metapán who are now level on points. Both clubs have played eleven games, so the table is still very open. Inter had been unbeaten in five before this, but the run stops here. Metapán can take heart from holding a side that had dominated their recent fixtures.
