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Olimpia Set to Face Olancho FC in Crucial Liga Nacional Clash
The much-anticipated match between Club Olimpia Deportivo and Olancho FC in the Honduran Liga Nacional is scheduled to take place at the Estadio Nacional Chelato Uclés. As the leaders of the Apertura 2024, Olimpia aims to secure the top position by defeating Olancho FC in this crucial encounter, slated to begin at 5:15 PM local time.
The confirmed lineup for Olimpia includes Edrick Menjívar at the goal, supported by a defensive line of Andy Najar, Jonathan Paz, José García, and Julián Martínez. The midfield will be managed by Carlos Pineda, Jorge Álvarez, Edwin Rodríguez, and José Pinto, while Jorge Benguché and Yustin Arboleda will lead the attack.
Olancho FC has announced a roster featuring goalkeeper Harold Fonseca, with defenders Óscar Almendárez, Edson Danilo Palacios, Nelson Muñoz, and Fabricio Silva. In midfield, they have Omar Elvir and Henry Gómez, while Roger Sander, Juan Ángel Delgado, and Christian Altamirano will support striker Eddie Hernández.
Olancho FC enters the match without one of their key players, Alexander Agustín López, who is sidelined due to an injury sustained during an international fixture between Honduras and Mexico. Despite this setback, the team is guided by the seasoned coach Ramón “Primitivo” Maradiaga. Under his leadership, Olancho has maintained an undefeated streak, recording three victories and four draws.
Olimpia enjoys a formidable home advantage, boasting an impressive record of 43 unbeaten matches in Liga Nacional competitions at their venue. Additionally, they have not lost in their last 33 matches at the Estadio Nacional Chelato Uclés.
The competitive history between the two teams includes 11 matches, with Olimpia winning five, Olancho clinching two victories, and four ending in draws. In Tegucigalpa, across four matches, Olimpia has claimed two wins, Olancho one, with one draw.
This match can be viewed through the Deportes TVC broadcast starting at 5:15 PM. Fans can also follow updates via the digital platforms of the sports news website, Diez.
The 17th round of the Liga Nacional will conclude this Sunday with three decisive matches impacting the final standings, including the Victoria vs Real España match at the Estadio San Jorge.
