# Costa Rican Apertura 2026 football tournament

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/costa-rican-apertura-2026-football-tournament
> Updated: 2026-11-04T22:27:26.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 2.

During the 14th round of the 2026 Apertura tournament, Deportivo Saprissa and Liga Deportiva Alajuelense played to a 0-0 draw. Saprissa goalkeeper Abraham Madriz made several decisive saves to preserve the clean sheet, leaving Saprissa in third place and Alajuelense in fourth.

In the subsequent 15th matchday, Deportivo Saprissa defeated Club Sport Herediano 2-0. Newton Williams and Joseph Mora scored for Saprissa, while Herediano finished the match with ten men following a red card for Nick Bennette. Despite the loss, Herediano assistant coach Yendrick Ruiz stated the team would continue fighting for mathematical qualification.

## Timeline

### 2026-11-04: Deportivo Saprissa defeats Herediano 2-0

Deportivo Saprissa defeated Club Sport Herediano 2-0 at the Carlos Alvarado Stadium, with goals from Newton Williams and Joseph Mora.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/deportivo-saprissa-defeats-herediano-2-0

### 2026-10-31: Saprissa and Alajuelense draw 0-0 in Costa Rican national classic

Deportivo Saprissa and Liga Deportiva Alajuelense drew 0-0 in the Costa Rican national classic, highlighted by standout saves from Saprissa goalkeeper Abraham Madriz.

10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/unrelated-sports-results-in-spain-and-costa-rica

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