Marathón and Saprissa secure key victories in regional football

In Honduras, Marathón defeated Platense 3-1 at the Estadio Olímpico Metropolitano. Argentine player Nicolás Messiniti scored twice in the final minutes of the first half, followed by a goal from Tomás Sorto in the 64th minute. Angelo Norales scored a late goal for Platense, but it was not enough to change the outcome. The win brings Marathón to 25 points, keeping them in fourth place in the standings.

In Costa Rica, Deportivo Saprissa defeated Club Sport Herediano 2-0 at the Carlos Alvarado stadium. Goals from Newton Williams and Joseph Mora secured the victory, which also marked Saprissa's first win against Herediano at this venue. The result moves Saprissa into second place in the Liga Promérica standings, while Herediano, the previous Clausura 2026 champion, has been officially eliminated from the Apertura 2026 championship race.