Match report
Honduras Secures Crucial 2-0 Win Over Nicaragua in World Cup Qualification
Honduras
2–0
FT
Nicaragua
Sep 10, 2025
Honduras emerged victorious over Nicaragua in a crucial World Cup - Qualification CONCACAF match, securing a 2-0 win that further solidified their position in the standings. The game was marked by strong performances from Honduras' attacking lineup, particularly from R. Quioto and A. N. Vega Orellana, who scored the decisive goals.
Key Facts
- • Final score: Honduras 2–0 Nicaragua
- • Goal scorers: R. Quioto (47'), A. N. Vega Orellana (90')
- • Yellow card: Oscar Acevedo (Nicaragua)
- • Substitutions: Multiple strategic changes from both teams throughout the match
Lineups
Honduras
Formation: 4-1-4-1
Starting XI
- 1 E. Menjivar (G)
- 14 A. Najar (D)
- 15 G. Montes (D)
- 4 J. Martinez (D)
- 8 J. Rosales (D)
- 20 D. Flores (M)
- 12 R. Quioto (F)
- 16 E. Rodriguez (M)
- 23 J. Alvarez (M)
- 17 L. Palma (M)
- 9 C. Lozano (F)
Substitutes
- 18 L. Ortiz
- 22 L. Lopez
- 2 D. Melendez
- 3 M. Santos
- 5 F. Flores
- 6 C. Melendez
- 7 J. Pinto
- 10 D. Ruiz
- 11 J. Benguche
- 13 A. N. Vega Orellana
- 19 C. Pineda
- 21 Y. Arboleda
Nicaragua
Formation: 4-3-1-2
Starting XI
- 1 M. Rodriguez (G)
- 2 J. Quijano (D)
- 5 J. Cano
- 4 H. Nino (D)
- 3 O. Acevedo (D)
- 11 J. Barrera (M)
- 14 M. Lopez (M)
- 6 E. Gomez
- 13 A. Arauz
- 9 J. J. Moreno Ciorciari (F)
- 7 A. Smith (F)
Substitutes
- 12 A. Lopez
- 23 B. Mayorga
- 8 Jacob Montes
- 10 B. Bonilla
- 15 M. Hernandez
- 16 A. Velásquez
- 17 M. Moldskred
- 18 B. Hernandez
- 19 E. J. Martinez
- 20 J. Moncada
- 21 S. Caceres
- 22 J. Delgado
Timeline
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38' Nicaragua Card · Yellow CardÓscar Acevedo
Foul
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46' Nicaragua subst · Substitution 1Off: E. Gomez · On: J. Montes
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46' Nicaragua subst · Substitution 2Off: J. Barrera · On: B. Bonilla
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47' Honduras Goal · Normal GoalR. Quioto · Assist: L. Palma
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56' Nicaragua subst · Substitution 3Off: J. J. Moreno Ciorciari · On: B. Hernández
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64' Honduras subst · Substitution 1Off: R. Quioto · On: A. N. Vega Orellana
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65' Honduras subst · Substitution 2Off: E. Rodriguez · On: D. Ruíz
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65' Honduras subst · Substitution 3Off: A. Lozano · On: Yustin Arboleda
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70' Nicaragua subst · Substitution 4Off: A. Arauz · On: M. Moldskred
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77' Honduras subst · Substitution 4Off: J. Alvarez · On: C. Pineda
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78' Honduras subst · Substitution 5Off: L. Palma · On: J. Pinto
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85' Nicaragua subst · Substitution 5Off: Óscar Acevedo · On: A. Velásquez
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90' Honduras Goal · Normal GoalA. N. Vega Orellana
Match Stats
| Stat | Honduras | Nicaragua |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 2 | 3 |
| Pass Accuracy | 79% | 60% |
| Offsides | — | — |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 5 | 1 |
| Corners | 4 | 1 |
| Total Passes | 95 | 63 |
| Yellow Cards | 0 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | 1 | 0 |
| Shots on Target | 1 | 0 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 3 | 1 |
| Possession | 62% | 38% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 75 | 38 |
| Shots Inside Box | 3 | 1 |
| Saves | 0 | 1 |
| Shots Outside Box | 2 | 0 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ R. Quioto's goal in the 47th minute gave Honduras a crucial lead, shifting the momentum in their favor.
- ▸ A. N. Vega Orellana's late goal in the 90th minute sealed the victory for Honduras, confirming their dominance over Nicaragua in the World Cup - Qualification CONCACAF match.