Honduras Liga Nacional Clausura: Marathon Clinch Title After Thrilling Final

Marathon Overcome Olimpia in Penalty Shootout

Marathon have been crowned champions of the 2023 Honduras Liga Nacional Clausura after a dramatic penalty shootout victory over Olimpia in the final.

The match finished 1-1 after 90 minutes, with Olimpia taking the lead through Jerry Bengtson before Edwin Solano equalised for Marathon.

Marathon Win Shootout 5-4

The penalty shootout was a tense affair, with both teams missing their first two spot-kicks.

However, Marathon eventually prevailed 5-4, with Damin Ramirez scoring the winning penalty.

Marathon's Road to the Title

Marathon's journey to the title was not without its challenges.

They finished the regular season in second place, behind Olimpia, but they found their form in the playoffs.

They beat Motagua in the semi-finals before overcoming Olimpia in the final.

Olimpia's Disappointment

Olimpia will be disappointed not to have won the title, but they can take solace in the fact that they finished the season top of the regular season standings.

They will now turn their attention to the CONCACAF Champions League, where they will be hoping to make a deep run in the competition.

Conclusion

Marathon's victory is a major triumph for the club and their fans.

It is their first title since 2018, and it will give them a huge boost ahead of the new season.

Olimpia will be determined to bounce back from their disappointment, and they will be one of the favourites to win the title next season.