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16 Sept 2026CONCACAF Central American Cup Team of the Week: who made the cut?
A fresh round brings a fresh Team of the Week for the CONCACAF Central American Cup, and this XI is built on end‑product and hard work. Pulled from match data on Sofascore, the squad lines up in a 3-4-2-1 and rewards goals, assists, defensive dominance and busy creative play. From clinical late cameos to high-volume midfield engines, this week had a bit of everything. Here is how each name earned their spot.
Standout performer: Mauricio Cerritos puts in a complete shift
It is not often a midfielder tops the Sofascore Rating board in defeat, yet Mauricio Cerritos did exactly that with an 8.8 Sofascore Rating in L.A. Firpo’s 2-1 loss at Plaza Amador. He scored once from his only shot on target, but the bigger story was the two‑way volume. Cerritos completed 49 of 54 passes and won 15 duels, the most of any player in this XI. He also dominated in the air with six aerials won and added 15 ball recoveries, three interceptions and three clearances.
The stat line reads like three players rolled into one, which is why he headlines this Team of the Week. It was not about speculative attempts either, with his expected goals at 0.04, so the finish was excellent while the rest of his output carried the load. Box-to-box, ground or air, he ticked all the boxes for a midfielder’s week. That balance is exactly what Sofascore’s model rewards.
Goalkeeper and back line set the tone
Marcos Allen was busy and decisive in Plaza Amador’s 2-1 win over L.A. Firpo. The goalkeeper made five saves, including three from inside the box, and claimed one high ball while completing 21 of 23 passes and six of seven long balls. He even raced off his line five times as a sweeper keeper, a big reason Plaza Amador got over the line. His 8.1 Sofascore Rating fits a night where he kept the door mostly closed.
Evert Martínez was immense in Real Estelí’s 2-0 victory at Antigua. As a defender, he stacked 10 clearances, seven interceptions and 15 ball recoveries, while winning 10 duels and three aerials. Add two successful tackles and you get a clean, no‑nonsense performance that underpinned a clean sheet, reflected in his 7.8 Sofascore Rating. That is the kind of defensive platform every away win needs.
Carlos Salvador Estrada marshalled Municipal’s back line in a 1-0 win at Verdes. He completed 51 of 56 passes to keep his team tidy in possession, won seven aerials and eight total duels, and chipped in with seven clearances and three blocks. It was a complete defensive display that matched the shutout, which is why he posted an 8.0 Sofascore Rating.
Luis Vega was equally reliable for Motagua in a 1-0 win over FAS. He hit 47 of 51 passes, led all outfielders here with 11 ball recoveries, and won eight duels plus two aerials. He even threatened on the other end with two shots, one on target, and 0.18 xG, while getting in the way with a blocked scoring attempt. That blend of security and ambition earned him an 8.0 Sofascore Rating. Julio Rodríguez rounds out the defensive group with a high-impact 17 minutes for Plaza Amador, scoring with his only shot on target, going 8 of 8 on passes and winning both his contests to seal a 7.7 Sofascore Rating.
Midfield creators drive the attacks
Matías Galvaliz threaded the needle all night for Diriangén in their 3-1 loss to Alajuelense. He delivered one assist and three key passes, while completing 52 of 63 passes and an eye‑catching 11 of 14 long balls. Eight ball recoveries and eight duels won show he did not skip the dirty work either. That all-round contribution landed him a 7.7 Sofascore Rating despite the scoreline.
On the other side of the spectrum, Mariano Torres guided Saprissa to a 2-1 win over Alianza. He set the tempo with 81 total passes, 69 accurate, and a huge 115 touches, plus four key passes and 0.30 expected assists to keep chances coming. He also scored from three shots, including one on target, and added 12 ball recoveries to help Saprissa control the middle. The 8.3 Sofascore Rating tells you how central he was to the result.
Forwards finish the job
Ronaldo Cisneros led Alajuelense’s 3-1 win at Diriangén with classic striker play. He scored once from two shots on target, posted 0.49 xG, and even delivered one accurate cross. It was efficient movement and finishing that mattered most, and his 7.3 Sofascore Rating reflects that end product.
Saprissa’s Orlando Sinclair made his 20 minutes count in the 2-1 victory over Alianza. He netted with one of two shots, posted 0.31 xG, and won all of his duels and an aerial battle to keep the pressure high. That is what impact off the bench looks like, rewarded with a 7.5 Sofascore Rating.
Hilberto Peralta offered a bright spark for Umecit in a narrow 2-1 loss to Olimpia. He scored from two shots, one on target, and carried 0.59 xG in just 46 minutes, while also creating one key pass. Those numbers, plus his work on and off the ball, earned him a 7.4 Sofascore Rating and a place in this XI.
A week that rewards substance
From clean sheets built on clearances and interceptions to midfielders racking up key passes and recoveries, this Team of the Week rewards production where it counts. It was a showcase of efficient finishing and relentless engagement in the duels that win tournaments. You can track every performance live on Sofascore, and the Sofascore Rating adds useful context to the raw numbers. On to next week’s slate.
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A fresh round brings a fresh Team of the Week for the CONCACAF Central American Cup, and this XI is built on end‑product and hard work. Pulled from match data on Sofascore, the squad lines up in a 3-4-2-1 and rewards goals, assists, defensive dominance and busy creative play. From clinical late cameos to high-volume midfield engines, this week had a bit of everything. Here is how each name earned their spot.
Standout performer: Mauricio Cerritos puts in a complete shift
It is not often a midfielder tops the Sofascore Rating board in defeat, yet Mauricio Cerritos did exactly that with an 8.8 Sofascore Rating in L.A. Firpo’s 2-1 loss at Plaza Amador. He scored once from his only shot on target, but the bigger story was the two‑way volume. Cerritos completed 49 of 54 passes and won 15 duels, the most of any player in this XI. He also dominated in the air with six aerials won and added 15 ball recoveries, three interceptions and three clearances.
The stat line reads like three players rolled into one, which is why he headlines this Team of the Week. It was not about speculative attempts either, with his expected goals at 0.04, so the finish was excellent while the rest of his output carried the load. Box-to-box, ground or air, he ticked all the boxes for a midfielder’s week. That balance is exactly what Sofascore’s model rewards.
Goalkeeper and back line set the tone
Marcos Allen was busy and decisive in Plaza Amador’s 2-1 win over L.A. Firpo. The goalkeeper made five saves, including three from inside the box, and claimed one high ball while completing 21 of 23 passes and six of seven long balls. He even raced off his line five times as a sweeper keeper, a big reason Plaza Amador got over the line. His 8.1 Sofascore Rating fits a night where he kept the door mostly closed.
Evert Martínez was immense in Real Estelí’s 2-0 victory at Antigua. As a defender, he stacked 10 clearances, seven interceptions and 15 ball recoveries, while winning 10 duels and three aerials. Add two successful tackles and you get a clean, no‑nonsense performance that underpinned a clean sheet, reflected in his 7.8 Sofascore Rating. That is the kind of defensive platform every away win needs.
Carlos Salvador Estrada marshalled Municipal’s back line in a 1-0 win at Verdes. He completed 51 of 56 passes to keep his team tidy in possession, won seven aerials and eight total duels, and chipped in with seven clearances and three blocks. It was a complete defensive display that matched the shutout, which is why he posted an 8.0 Sofascore Rating.
Luis Vega was equally reliable for Motagua in a 1-0 win over FAS. He hit 47 of 51 passes, led all outfielders here with 11 ball recoveries, and won eight duels plus two aerials. He even threatened on the other end with two shots, one on target, and 0.18 xG, while getting in the way with a blocked scoring attempt. That blend of security and ambition earned him an 8.0 Sofascore Rating. Julio Rodríguez rounds out the defensive group with a high-impact 17 minutes for Plaza Amador, scoring with his only shot on target, going 8 of 8 on passes and winning both his contests to seal a 7.7 Sofascore Rating.
Midfield creators drive the attacks
Matías Galvaliz threaded the needle all night for Diriangén in their 3-1 loss to Alajuelense. He delivered one assist and three key passes, while completing 52 of 63 passes and an eye‑catching 11 of 14 long balls. Eight ball recoveries and eight duels won show he did not skip the dirty work either. That all-round contribution landed him a 7.7 Sofascore Rating despite the scoreline.
On the other side of the spectrum, Mariano Torres guided Saprissa to a 2-1 win over Alianza. He set the tempo with 81 total passes, 69 accurate, and a huge 115 touches, plus four key passes and 0.30 expected assists to keep chances coming. He also scored from three shots, including one on target, and added 12 ball recoveries to help Saprissa control the middle. The 8.3 Sofascore Rating tells you how central he was to the result.
Forwards finish the job
Ronaldo Cisneros led Alajuelense’s 3-1 win at Diriangén with classic striker play. He scored once from two shots on target, posted 0.49 xG, and even delivered one accurate cross. It was efficient movement and finishing that mattered most, and his 7.3 Sofascore Rating reflects that end product.
Saprissa’s Orlando Sinclair made his 20 minutes count in the 2-1 victory over Alianza. He netted with one of two shots, posted 0.31 xG, and won all of his duels and an aerial battle to keep the pressure high. That is what impact off the bench looks like, rewarded with a 7.5 Sofascore Rating.
Hilberto Peralta offered a bright spark for Umecit in a narrow 2-1 loss to Olimpia. He scored from two shots, one on target, and carried 0.59 xG in just 46 minutes, while also creating one key pass. Those numbers, plus his work on and off the ball, earned him a 7.4 Sofascore Rating and a place in this XI.
A week that rewards substance
From clean sheets built on clearances and interceptions to midfielders racking up key passes and recoveries, this Team of the Week rewards production where it counts. It was a showcase of efficient finishing and relentless engagement in the duels that win tournaments. You can track every performance live on Sofascore, and the Sofascore Rating adds useful context to the raw numbers. On to next week’s slate.