Match report
Nicaragua Stuns Honduras 2-0 in World Cup Qualification CONCACAF
Nicaragua
2–0
FT
Honduras
Nov 14, 2025
In a remarkable display of resilience and tactical mastery, Nicaragua stunned Honduras with a 2-0 victory in their CONCACAF World Cup Qualification match. B. Hernández opened the scoring in the 12th minute, assisted by J. J. Moreno Ciorciari, and J. J. Moreno Ciorciari sealed the win with a second goal in the 82nd minute. The victory marks a significant milestone for Nicaragua in their World Cup qualification campaign.
Key Facts
- • Nicaragua secured a 2-0 win over Honduras.
- • B. Hernández scored the first goal in the 12th minute, assisted by J. J. Moreno Ciorciari.
- • J. J. Moreno Ciorciari scored the second goal in the 82nd minute, assisted by J. Arteaga.
- • Nicaragua made several substitutions in the second half to maintain their lead.
- • Three yellow cards were issued during the match, with Anyelo Velásquez (Nicaragua) and G. Montes, M. R. Ramirez Arauz (both Honduras) receiving cards.
Lineups
Nicaragua
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 12 A. Lopez
- 2 J. Quijano (D)
- 5 J. Cano (D)
- 4 H. Nino (D)
- 22 A. Velásquez
- 14 J. Coronel
- 16 J. Arteaga
- 11 J. Barrera (M)
- 13 A. Arauz
- 18 B. Hernandez (M)
- 9 J. J. Moreno Ciorciari (F)
Substitutes
- 23 B. Mayorga
- 1 C. Salandia
- 3 S. Caceres
- 15 J. Delgado
- 6 E. Gomez
- 19 E. J. Martinez
- 17 M. Lopez
- 8 J. Moncada
- 10 B. Bonilla
- 7 J. Garcia
- 21 B. Lopez
- 20 W. Talavera
Honduras
Formation: 4-1-4-1
Starting XI
- 1 E. Menjivar (G)
- 14 A. Najar (D)
- 15 G. Montes (D)
- 4 L. Vega (D)
- 8 J. Rosales (D)
- 5 K. Arriaga (M)
- 10 A. N. Vega Orellana (M)
- 20 D. Flores (M)
- 17 L. Palma (M)
- 12 R. Quioto (M)
- 9 J. Benguche (F)
Substitutes
- 22 L. Lopez
- 18 L. Ortiz
- 2 D. Garcia
- 3 C. Melendez
- 13 L. Crisanto
- 6 B. Acosta
- 16 F. Flores
- 19 C. Pineda
- 23 J. Alvarez
- 21 Y. Arboleda
- 7 D. Moncada
- 11 M. R. Ramirez Arauz
Timeline
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12' Nicaragua Goal · Normal GoalB. Hernández · Assist: J. J. Moreno Ciorciari
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56' Nicaragua Card · Yellow CardAnyelo Velásquez
Foul
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62' Honduras subst · Substitution 1Off: J. Benguche · On: M. R. Ramirez Arauz
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64' Honduras Card · Yellow CardG. Montes
Foul
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72' Nicaragua subst · Substitution 1Off: A. Arauz · On: Marlon López
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72' Nicaragua subst · Substitution 2Off: B. Hernández · On: B. Bonilla
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73' Honduras subst · Substitution 2Off: K. Arriaga · On: J. Alvarez
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74' Honduras subst · Substitution 3Off: G. Montes · On: D. Garcia
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74' Honduras subst · Substitution 4Off: R. Quioto · On: D. Moncada
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75' Nicaragua subst · Substitution 3Off: J. Quijano · On: J. Delgado
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76' Honduras Card · Yellow CardM. R. Ramirez Arauz
Foul
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80' Honduras subst · Substitution 5Off: A. N. Vega Orellana · On: Yustin Arboleda
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82' Nicaragua Goal · Normal GoalJ. J. Moreno Ciorciari · Assist: J. Arteaga
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85' Nicaragua subst · Substitution 4Off: J. Arteaga · On: E. J. Martinez
Match Stats
| Stat | Nicaragua | Honduras |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 11 | 8 |
| Pass Accuracy | 71% | 83% |
| Offsides | 1 | 1 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 11 | 15 |
| Corners | 5 | 10 |
| Total Passes | 284 | 463 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 2 |
| Blocked Shots | 2 | 2 |
| Shots on Target | 3 | 5 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 6 | 8 |
| Possession | 37% | 63% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 201 | 382 |
| Shots Inside Box | 5 | 9 |
| Saves | 5 | 1 |
| Shots Outside Box | 6 | 6 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Nicaragua's early goal by B. Hernández in the 12th minute set the tone for the match, providing them with a crucial psychological advantage.
- ▸ The second goal by J. J. Moreno Ciorciari in the 82nd minute sealed the victory for Nicaragua and dampened Honduras' spirits, ensuring a significant upset in the CONCACAF World Cup Qualification.