CS Cartagines 3-2 Deportivo Saprissa
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CS Cartagines won: CS Cartagines 3-2 Deportivo Saprissa in the Central American Cup (Round 1/4) on Thu, 17 Sept 2026 at Estadio José Rafael Fello Meza. CS Cartagines goals: José González 22', Diego Mesén 77', Bernald Alfaro 89' (pen). Deportivo Saprissa goals: Orlando Sinclair 45'+3, Fidel Escobar 57'. Possession: 49%-51%.
Match report
CS Cartagines beat Deportivo Saprissa 3-2
CS Cartagines came from behind to beat Deportivo Saprissa 3-2 at Estadio José Rafael Fello Meza on Thursday 17 September in the Central American Cup.
José González put CS Cartagines ahead on 22' (1-0), Orlando Sinclair levelled for Deportivo Saprissa on 45+3' (1-1), Fidel Escobar restored Deportivo Saprissa's lead on 57' (1-2), Diego Mesén levelled for CS Cartagines on 77' (2-2) and Bernald Alfaro restored CS Cartagines' lead from the penalty spot on 89' (3-2).
Bernald Alfaro's 89' strike proved decisive.
CS Cartagines had 49%% of the ball, shots were 8-15 (4-6 on target).
Attendance: 7,800.
Match stats
| CS Cartagines | Deportivo Saprissa | |
|---|---|---|
| Possession | 49% | 51% |
| Corners | 4 | 6 |
| Offsides | 0 | 2 |
| Attacks | 70 | 86 |
| Free Kicks | 22 | 16 |
| Total Shots | 8 | 15 |
| Shots On Target | 4 | 6 |
| Shots Off Target | 3 | 5 |
| Shots Blocked | 1 | 4 |
| Hit Woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Throw-Ins | 18 | 40 |
| Goal Kicks | 9 | 8 |
Lineups
CS Cartagines (4-3-3): Kevin Briceno, Luis Olivas, Claudio Montero, Manuel Morán, José González, José Luis Quirós, Luis Flores, Carlos Barahona, Diego Mesen, Alonso Hernandez, Gian Mauro Morera
Deportivo Saprissa (4-2-3-1): Pablo Arboine, Joseph Mora, David Guzman, Gerald Taylor, Mariano Torres, Fidel Escobar, Luis Paradela, Orlando Sinclair, Sebastián Acuña, Gerson Torres, Abraham Madriz
Key events
- 22' · Goal · José González (CS Cartagines)
- 45'+3 · Goal · Orlando Sinclair (Deportivo Saprissa)
- 57' · Goal · Fidel Escobar (Deportivo Saprissa)
- 77' · Goal · Diego Mesén (CS Cartagines)
- 89' · Goal · Bernald Alfaro (CS Cartagines)
All-time head-to-head
CS Cartagines vs Deportivo Saprissa: full head-to-head record
Questions
Who won CS Cartagines vs Deportivo Saprissa?
CS Cartagines won, 3-2 (Central American Cup) on Thu, 17 Sept 2026.
When and where is CS Cartagines vs Deportivo Saprissa?
Thu, 17 Sept 2026, 00:30 UTC at Estadio José Rafael Fello Meza, Central American Cup.