FAS saw off Firpo 3-1 in the seventh round of the Apertura, a result that keeps the hosts in second place while Firpo remain fourth. Yan Maciel opened the scoring after five minutes, catching the visitors off guard with a first touch finish. By then, FAS had already settled into their rhythm, pressing high and winning possession in dangerous areas.
E. Medrano doubled the advantage before half-time, striking twice in ten minutes to put the tie beyond doubt. The second goal came at 42 minutes, a well-taken effort that followed a period of sustained pressure. And here's the thing — Firpo had barely troubled the defence until that point, their attacks coming to nothing against a resolute back line.
L. Firpo pulled one back late on at 79 minutes, a moment that briefly lifted the away supporters. But the visitors had already blown their chance to stay in the game, and the goal arrived too late to change the complexion of the match. To be fair, Firpo created more chances, but conversion rates told the real story.
The statistics reflected Firpo's dominance without it translating into goals. They registered 112 attacks compared to 103, and 10 shots on target against seven, yet only found the net once. FAS, meanwhile, were clinical with their opportunities, showing the kind of efficiency that wins matches rather than simply controlling them.
FAS now sit on 13 points from seven games, holding second place with two defeats on their record. Firpo have played one fewer game but trail on 11 points from six outings, a gap that could prove costly if they cannot close it. The result extends Firpo's unbeaten run to five matches, though the loss ends a sequence of results that had seen them build momentum.
