# Club Sport Herediano performance crisis

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/club-sport-herediano-performance-crisis
> Updated: 2026-09-02T01:28:02.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

Club Sport Herediano has entered a period of crisis during the Apertura 2026 tournament. Following a 3-0 defeat against Alajuelense, coach José Giacone assumed responsibility for the team’s lack of victories and defended his players against reports of internal friction.

By early September, the club dismissed Giacone and faced further setbacks, including the departure of star striker Marcel Hernández to Santa Tecla. Herediano currently sits in last place with only four points from six matches. To reach the semifinals, the team must secure approximately 28 points from the remaining 36 available in the tournament.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-02: Herediano faces critical recovery path in Apertura 2026

Herediano faces a difficult climb in the Apertura 2026 tournament after falling to last place, following the dismissal of manager José Giacone and the departure of star striker Marcel Hernández.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/herediano-faces-critical-recovery-path-in-apertura-2026

### 2026-08-08: Alajuelense defeats Herediano 3-0, putting coach Giacone's future in doubt

Alajuelense defeated Herediano 3-0 in a Costa Rican classic, leaving Herediano coach José Giacone facing potential dismissal amid a winless start to the Apertura 2026 tournament.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/herediano-president-explains-fernando-lesmes-registration-delay

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Cite as: Club Sport Herediano performance crisis. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/club-sport-herediano-performance-crisis