Sibao eased to a 3:0 win over Harabacoa in the Liga Mayor's eighth round on Saturday evening. The hosts opened the scoring inside the first minute of play, with D. Ledesma finding the net at the 6th minute. That early strike set the tone for a match Harabacoa would struggle to recover from.
J. Roces doubled the lead at the 69th minute, putting the visitors well behind. And here's the thing — Harabacoa had managed just one shot on target throughout the entire contest. By then the result was never in doubt, though the third goal at 90+2 minutes sealed the matter properly.
Sibao controlled the tempo with 57 per cent possession and 10 shots on target compared to their opponents' solitary attempt. They also registered 97 attacks against 85, but the quality of chances told a different story. Harabacoa's three corners and 17 free kicks did little to trouble the home defence.
Match statistics
- Sibao: 10 shots on target, 6 off target, 6 corners, 1 yellow card
- Harabacoa: 1 shot on target, 3 off target, 3 corners, 1 yellow card
The result keeps Sibao in second place with 14 points from eight games. Harabacoa remain seventh on just three points after seven defeats and a solitary win this season. The gap between the sides has widened considerably since mid-season.
For Sibao this extends an unbeaten run of five matches, including two draws and three victories. Harabacoa's form has deteriorated sharply — they have lost their last five outings by a combined scoreline of 1:11. The visitors paid for a sloppy opening against a side that punished them efficiently.