continues with CD Olimpia hosting LD Alajuelense in the Second Leg of their Semifinals series on Thursday at Estadio Jos\u00e9 de la Paz Herrera Ucl\u00e9s in Tegucigalpa, Honduras.<\/span><\/p>\nThe series is levelled at 1-1 after a draw in Costa Rica in the First Leg. Olimpia enters with the advantage on away goals.<\/span><\/p>\nMarcos Montiel<\/strong> gave Olimpia the lead in the opening bout, before Anthony Hern\u00e1ndez<\/strong> equalized for Alajuelense. The result saw Olimpia extend its unbeaten run in the Central American to eight, having recorded five wins and three draws.<\/span><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n
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The draw also marked the fourth time Los Leones drew on the road in the first leg of the semifinals across all international competitions. The Honduran club has advanced to the Final in all three previous cases. Olimpia will seek to defend its advantage to reach the final of the CAC for the first time.<\/span><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Two-time reigning champions LD Alajuelense aims to advance to the Final for a third straight year. Los Manudos recorded a draw in the first leg of the semifinals for a third consecutive edition, but first as the home side.<\/span><\/p>\nThe away goals rule will be used as the first tiebreaker for a draw on aggregate. A 1-1 draw would trigger extra time and a penalty shootout, if necessary, to decide a winner.<\/span><\/p>\nThe winner of the series will advance to the Final of the 2025 Central American Cup.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n