Motagua, despite not being at their best, secured a spot in the Copa Centroamericana quarter-finals after a 1-1 draw against Herediano in San Jose. Sports journalist Rely Maradiaga commended the team’s pragmatic approach, highlighting their focus on securing qualification. Maradiaga stated that Motagua, while not playing their best, achieved the crucial objective of reaching the next round. He emphasized that the team’s primary goal was to secure the ticket, and with that accomplished, they could focus on improving their performance. Maradiaga acknowledged that Motagua wasn’t at their peak but still managed to secure the necessary result.