Alianza FC defeats Herediano 1-0 in Copa Centroamericana group match

Alianza FC of El Salvador secured a 1-0 victory over Costa Rica's Club Sport Herediano in the second round of the Copa Centroamericana 2026. The lone goal came in the 46th minute when David León capitalised on a left‑wing cross to beat the Herediano goalkeeper.

The win placed Alianza at the top of Group B with six points, while Herediano slipped to a precarious position with only one point from two matches. The match was played at Estadio Cuscatlán and was broadcast at 8:00 p.m. Costa Rica time on Disney+ Premium. Herediano entered the game needing a win after a 0‑0 draw with Marathón, but the defeat deepened their four‑match winless streak in the tournament.