Herediano Routs Perez Zeledon in Costa Rican League Opener

SAN ISIDRO DE EL GENERAL, Costa Rica (Interstat) — Herediano opened the Primera División season with a commanding 3-1 victory over Perez Zeledon on Sunday, December 7, 2025. The visiting side scored three goals in a stunning five-minute span just before halftime to secure the win at Estadio Municipal Pérez Zeledón. Aaron Murillo opened the scoring in the 41st minute, followed by rapid goals from Marcel Hernández in first-half stoppage time and Yeltsin Tejeda immediately after the restart. The result exceeded the statistical projection of a 2-1 Herediano win, which was given a 52% probability before kickoff. The loss leaves the home side seeking its first points of the campaign.