Alianza and Cacauatique played out a 0:0 draw in the fifth round of the Apertura in the Primera División on Saturday evening. Neither side managed to break the deadlock despite Alianza controlling much of the possession at 57 per cent. The result leaves both clubs in the lower half of the table, with the gap between them remaining narrow at just one point.
Alianza came into the match sitting eighth with eight points from six games, while Cacauatique occupied ninth place on seven points from seven outings. The hosts had shown mixed form recently, losing their last two league matches against Real Esteli and Inter before bouncing back with three consecutive wins. Cacauatique's recent record suggested they could be dangerous — they had beaten Atlético Balboa 4:2 but also suffered defeats to Isidro Metapán.
The statistics tell a story of a game where both sides created little in the way of clear chances. Alianza registered nine shots off target but failed to hit the frame once, while Cacauatique managed two shots on target from seven attempts off target. Both teams won five corners each, which hints at a match that stayed fairly balanced in terms of territory but lacked penetration into the final third.
Discipline was generally maintained throughout, with each side picking up two yellow cards. No red cards were issued and no substitutions were noted in the available data, suggesting a straightforward ninety minutes without major interruptions. The absence of goals from either goalkeeper meant that neither manager had to make tactical changes to shift the balance.
For Alianza, the draw extends a run that includes two wins, two draws and two losses across six matches. They now sit level on points with Cacauatique but have played one fewer game. The hosts will be disappointed not to have taken all three points at home, particularly given their possession advantage and the number of attacks they launched — 163 compared to 128 for the visitors.
Cacauatique's away point keeps them within touching distance of the teams above them in the standings. They have now drawn four of their seven games this season, a pattern that suggests they can be difficult to beat but also struggle to convert opportunities into victories. Their two shots on target were the only real threat they posed, and one hopes they can be more clinical when the chance comes along.