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Unión de Ajijic (UDA), representing the municipality of Chapala, has qualified for the semifinal round of the 2026 Telmex-Telcel Cup youth soccer tournament in Jalisco. The team secured its spot with a 5-2 win over Gómez Farías in the third round of regular-season play.
The match took place at the Ramón Rojas Sports Complex. The team, coached by Marcelino Jiménez Carbajal, Antonio Enciso and Juan Pablo Núñez, earned its place in the state semifinals with the road victory.
Fernando Guadalupe Martínez Casillas, Kevin Ronaldo García Ceja and Cristian Yael Macías Sanabrias each scored for UDA. Paulo Iván Pérez Delgado added two goals. Gerson Esaú Ríos Morán and Jorge Michel Ruiz Ochoa scored for Gómez Farías.
The win gave Unión de Ajijic first place in Group B with seven points. The team finished the regular season undefeated, with two wins and one tie.
UDA opened the tournament with a 1-1 draw against Jocotepec in the first round. The team then defeated Cocula 3-2 in the second round before closing group play with the 5-2 win over Gómez Farías.
According to the standings provided, Gómez Farías finished second in Group B, followed by Jocotepec and Cocula.
Along with Unión de Ajijic, the teams from Zapopan and La Barca have secured semifinal spots. The fourth and final spot will go to either Cihuatlán or Tecolotlán, depending on the outcome of their Group A match scheduled for Oct. 11.
Once all four teams qualify, organizers will draw lots to determine the semifinal matchups in the 2026 Telmex-Telcel Cup state tournament in Jalisco.
Translated and edited by Dana Davis
