FAS secured a commanding 4-1 victory over Verdes in the CONCACAF Central American Cup group stage on 13 August 2026. The hosts opened the scoring inside the first quarter of an hour when M. Murillo found the net in the fourth minute. Verdes had little to show for their early pressure, though they would eventually pull one back late on. The result extends FAS's momentum after their 4-0 win over Incaruba earlier in the month.
Verdes responded with intent, and L. Ibarra equalised in the 34th minute to level the contest. But FAS quickly reclaimed their advantage through J. Nolasco's strike in the 36th minute. The visitors were further behind when E. Medrano added a third for the hosts in the 57th minute. Verdes finally got on the scoresheet through M. Urbina, who scored twice in the closing moments at 90th and 91st minutes to salvage a measure of pride.
The match saw plenty of physicality, with seven yellow cards in total spread across both sides. J. Vergara, J. Cruz, K. Lopez, and an unnamed player for the hosts were cautioned, while E. Medrano and another Verdes player also received bookings. Substitutions came thick and fast in the second half, with both managers making multiple changes to freshen up their attacks.
Statistically, the contest was evenly balanced. FAS enjoyed 55% possession compared to Verdes's 45%, while both teams registered similar attack counts at 121 and 120 respectively. The hosts were more clinical in front of goal, landing five shots on target with 38% accuracy, whereas Verdes managed three on target at 50% accuracy. Corners were also level at five for FAS and three for Verdes, reflecting the open nature of the encounter.