Saprissa scores early in Apertura as Orlando Sinclair nets opener and coach Hernán Medford plans rotations

Orlando Sinclair opened the Apertura 2026 season by scoring in Saprissa's first match against Pérez Zeledón, giving the club an early lead in the league.

Coach Hernán Medford explained that Saprissa will employ squad rotations to keep players rested, noting the depth of talent across positions. He cited previous rotation experience in Panama and welcomed the debut of San Carlos in the competition, emphasizing the club's planning and competitive standards.