Cartaginés defeats Inter San Carlos 3-1 in Apertura 2026 opener

Club Sport Cartaginés opened the Apertura 2026 season with a 3-1 victory over newly promoted Inter San Carlos. Coach Amarini Villadoro described the encounter as a "blind" challenge because Inter San Carlos had no prior first‑division experience and had made many roster changes after promotion. Despite limited information, Villadoro said his tactical reading of the opponent’s wing play proved effective.

Forward Juan Carlos Gaete scored two of the three goals, celebrating his contribution and expressing happiness with life in Costa Rica, where he lives with his family. Gaete highlighted that the win sets a positive tone for the team’s campaign in the domestic league and the upcoming Copa Centroamericana.