Cartagines 0, Alajuelense 2

ALAJUELA, Costa Rica (Interstat) — LD Alajuelense seized control of the Primera División clash from the opening whistle and never relented, defeating Cartagines 2-0 on Tuesday night at a rain-slicked Estadio Alejandro Morera Soto. The match, critical for both sides in the Costa Rican top flight, was effectively decided in a blistering three-minute span early in the first half. The home side’s aggressive start paid off in the ninth minute when forward Kenneth Vargas broke through the Cartagines defense to slot home the opening goal. Before the visitors could regroup, the lead was doubled in the 12th minute as midfielder… Read more...