The 2012–13 season is F.C. Motagua's 62nd season in existence and the club's 47th consecutive season in the top fight of Honduran football. The domestic league will be divided into two tournaments, Apertura and Clausura. The Apertura was scheduled to be played in the second half of 2012, while the Clausura in the first half of 2013. Motagua will be looking for its 13th domestic championship. Due to an unsuccessful 2011–12 season, the club won't have international participation.
Overview The Apertura tournament was played from August to December 2012. On 8 May 2011, the fitness coach Juan Bertani announced his departure from the club,Diez.hn–Bertani, primera baja del Motagua–8 May 2012 one day earlier José Treviño was confirmed as manager for the third consecutive tournament.Diez.hn–Motagua ratifica a "Pepe" Treviño–7 May 2012 The first player to sign for the club was César Oseguera who played as midfielder for Atlético Choloma last season. One day later on 10 May, Brazilian forward Jocimar Nascimento returned to the Eagles, Jocimar was a key player for the club from 2006–2009. On the same day, midfielder Abner Méndez joined from C.D.S. Vida.
On 14 May, Motagua acquired 21-year-old forward Eddie Hernández who had a fleeting passage on Sweden with BK Häcken; Hernández is also part of the U-23 national team that will play at the 2012 Summer Olympics. The first player to left the team was Sergio Mendoza on 12 May; Julio de León was also released on 15 May. Roger Mondragón joined Vida on loan, as well as Adán Ramírez who was loaned to C.D. Real Sociedad. After 3 tournaments and one goalscorer award with the blues, Jerry Bengtson signed a 4-year agreement with MLS club New England Revolution.
On 4 July, the league announced the fixtures for the Apertura tournament, Motagua faced C.D. Victoria on round one and lost 1–2, the game was played at Estadio San Jorge in Olanchito due to repairs on Estadio Nilmo Edwards.Tiempo.hn–Real España le dará la bienvenida al benjamín–4 July 2012
On 20 October, Motagua lost the Honduran Superclásico against archrivals C.D. Olimpia 0–2; three days later, manager José Treviño was sacked due to poor results.LaPrensa.hn–"Pepe" Treviño fuera del Motagua–23 October 2012 Former defender Reynaldo Clavasquín took over the club. With Clavasquín as manager, Motagua was able to lift its performance considerable and qualified to the playoffs as thirds.
On the second round, Motagua overcame easily over Real C.D. España with a convincing 7–3 aggregate score.LaPrensa.hn–Motagua certificó su boleto a las semifinales con otro triunfo–22 November 2012 On the semifinals, the team wasn't so lucky and were eliminated by C.D. Victoria after a 3–3 aggregate score, result that was not enough due to a lower finish in the regular season.LaPrensa.hn–Victoria hace historia y está en la final–2 December 2012
The Clausura tournament was played from January to May 2013. The club's preseason started on 10 December 2012.Diez.hn–Motagua arranca el 10 de diciembre y busca delantero–3 December 2012 Motagua announced that some home games will be played at other venues; their first Clausura game was played at Estadio Fausto Flores Lagos in Choluteca and ended with an unexpected 0–1 defeat against C.D. Real Sociedad.Diez.hn–Real Sociedad sorprende y gana a Motagua –20 January 2013 On 10 March 2013, the club's staff hired former manager Juan de Dios Castillo replacing José Clavasquín.Tiempo.hn–Juan de Dios Castillo es el nuevo técnico del Motagua –10 March 2013 The poor results were constant throughout the entire tournament, which resulted in another early elimination in the regular season.LaTribuna.hn–Motagua se quedó fuera –20 April 2013
Players Transfers in Player Moving from 10 FW Jocimar Nascimento Deportes SavioDiez.hn–Jocimar Nascimiento regresa al Motagua–9 May 2012 12 MF Abner Méndez VidaDiez.hn–Abner Méndez anuncia que jugará con el Motagua –10 May 2012 19 MF César Oseguera Atlético CholomaDiez.hn–César Oseguera primer fichaje de Motagua–9 May 2012 23 FW Eddie Hernández BK HäckenLaTribuna.hn–Motagua adquiere a Eddie Hernández –14 June 2012– FW Christian Martínez Real EspañaDiez.hn– Motagua inscribe a Cristian Martínez en Liga Nacional–24 August 2012 28 MF Adán Ramírez Real SociedadLaPrensa.hn–Adán Ramírez regresa al Motagua–10 December 2012 34 DF Roger Mondragón Vida 35 MF Marvin Cálix Reserves
Transfers out Player Moving to 10 MF Julio de León MessinaLaPrensa.hn–Rambo de León, a la quinta división de Italia con el Messina–20 July 2012 12 DF Luis Guzmán Atlético CholomaDiez.hn–En esta semana habrá recorte de plantel en Motagua–27 May 2012 18 MF Roger Mondragón VidaLaTribuna.hn–Welcome (Shannon) fuera de Motagua –25 June 2012 23 DF Sergio Mendoza Universidad de San CarlosDiez.hn–Sergio Mendoza se despide de Motagua–12 May 2012 27 FW Jerry Bengtson New England RevolutionMotagua.com–Jerry Bengtson pasa al New England Revolution de la MLS–2 July 2012 28 MF Adán Ramírez Real SociedadDiez.hn–Motagua manda a Adán Ramírez al Real Sociedad–27 June 2012 29 MF Alejandro Aguiluz TBDElHeraldo.hn–Pepe Treviño solicitó cuatro fogueos para Motagua–29 May 2012 30 MF Mishek Ávila Deportes SavioElHeraldo.hn–El Motagua ya mueve el balón–26 June 2012 12 MF Abner Méndez Atlético CholomaDiez.hn–Ramón Romero será el asistente de Clavasquín en Motagua–4 December 2012 16 DF Johnny Leverón Vancouver WhitecapsDiez.hn–Johnny Leverón queda fuera del Motagua –15 December 2012– DF Héctor García Deportes Savio
Squad Statistics as of 20 April 2013 Only league matches into account Player name Date of birth and age Games played Goals scored 1 GK Kerpo de León 18 6 24 0 0 0 2 DF Odis Borjas 51 27 78 0 0 0 3 DF Henry Figueroa 0 3 3 0 0 0 4 DF Júnior Izaguirre 268 32 300 32 0 32 5 DF David Molina 77 22 99 4 1 5 6 MF Emilson Cruz 29 20 49 0 0 0 7 MF Carlos Discua 30 33 63 8 6 14 8 MF Carlos Morán 24 20 44 2 3 5 9 FW Georgie Welcome 82 25 107 29 5 34 10 FW Jocimar Nascimento 99 27 126 31 5 36 11 FW Melvin Valladares 16 25 41 0 6 6 12 MF Ábner Méndez 0 8 8 0 0 0 13 DF Nery Medina – 26 – 6 5 11 14 FW Roby Norales 15 24 39 4 4 8 16 DF Johnny Leverón 69 14 83 6 3 9 17 MF Júnior Padilla 18 9 27 2 0 2 18 MF Brayan Figueroa 0 12 12 0 0 0 19 MF César Oseguera 0 37 37 0 3 3 20 MF Amado Guevara 225 33 258 64 6 70 21 MF Alfredo Mejía 7 15 22 0 1 1 22 GK Donaldo Morales 94 35 129 0 0 0 23 FW Eddie Hernández 0 23 23 0 7 7 24 DF Omar Elvir 46 27 73 0 1 1 25 GK Marlon Licona 11 0 11 0 0 0 26 MF Grodbin Benítez 0 0 0 0 0 0 28 MF Adán Ramírez 37 11 48 2 0 2 29 MF Marvin Barrios 5 27 32 1 1 2 30 MF Roger Mondragón 15 0 15 1 0 1 31 DF Esdras Padilla 39 1 40 0 0 0 32 MF Ronald Martínez 39 2 41 2 0 2 33 GK Harold Fonseca 0 0 0 0 0 0 34 MF Ramón Amador 2 1 3 0 0 0 FW Javier Norales 0 0 0 0 0 0 MF Marvin Cálix 0 3 3 0 0 0 48 FW Árnold Meléndez 0 3 3 0 0 0 49 DF Joshua Nieto 0 6 6 0 0 0 – FW Christian Martínez 0 0 0 0 0 0 – DF Santos Crisanto – 0 2 2 0 0 0 Managers José Treviño 19 September 2011 – 23 October 2012 Reynaldo Clavasquín 23 October 2012 – 10 March 2013 Juan Castillo 10 March 2013 – 20 May 2013
Results Preseason and friendlies
Apertura
Clausura
Statistics As of 20 April 2013 Competition League 40 14 14 12 48 38 +10 14 11 46.67% Others 9 7 2 0 32 6 +26 5 1 85.19% Totals 49 21 16 12 80 44 +36 19 12 53.74%
References
External links Motagua Official Website