Deportivo Saprissa defeats Herediano 2-0

Deportivo Saprissa ended a recent losing streak with a 2-0 victory over Club Sport Herediano at the Carlos Alvarado Stadium during matchday 15 of the 2026 Apertura Tournament.

Newton Williams opened the scoring in the 13th minute with a left-footed shot inside the area. Joseph Mora secured the second goal in the 79th minute following a cross that the Herediano goalkeeper, Dany Carvajal, failed to handle effectively. Herediano finished the match with ten men after Nick Bennette was sent off in the 38th minute for a foul on Mariano Torres.

Prior to the match, Herediano assistant coach Yendrick Ruiz stated the team would continue fighting for mathematical qualification despite trailing Saprissa by 11 points in the standings.