Moca and Delfines del Este drew 1-1 in the Liga Mayor on Tuesday night. The result keeps both sides in the upper half of the table, though the standings tell slightly different stories. Moca sit second with twelve points from six games, while the visitors occupy fourth after five matches.
W. Sierra opened the scoring in the 18th minute. It was a quiet start to the match, nothing frantic about it. Moca controlled the tempo without dominating possession, which is perhaps the better way to play when you have the deeper squad.
E. Gomez levelled matters in the 58th minute. By then Delfines had settled into the game, no longer looking like visitors. They dug in after the break and found their rhythm, which is often how these away performances turn.
Moca remain unbeaten through six games — three wins and three draws. Delfines have now lost only once in five outings, though that defeat came against Universidad O&M on 5 September. The draw brought them together early in their respective campaigns, and neither side has looked likely to falter.
The result means Moca extend their unbeaten run while keeping pace with whoever leads the table. Delfines stay within touching distance, and for a side that has the deeper squad, that is worth noting. The draw brought them together early, and by then it was clear neither would yield easily.