JICARAL, Costa Rica (Interstat) — ADR Jicaral defeated Cofutpa 3-1 at Cancha de la Asociación Cívica, scoring twice before halftime and adding a stoppage-time goal to remain unbeaten in the competition and across all competitions. The home side took control early, withstood a second-half response, and finished the match after Cofutpa was reduced to 10 players. ADR Jicaral never trailed and protected its advantage through the closing stages.

ADR Jicaral opened the scoring in the 36th minute, breaking through after a patient start. The goal gave the hosts a lead they did not surrender. Three minutes later, in the 39th minute, ADR Jicaral scored again, extending its advantage to two goals before the break. The second goal allowed ADR Jicaral to play with more freedom and forced Cofutpa to adjust its shape. Cofutpa defended in numbers for much of the first half, trying to limit space near its penalty area. The visitors were able to reach halftime without conceding again, but they faced a difficult margin.

Cofutpa found a route back into the match in the 56th minute. The visiting goal cut the deficit to one and gave Cofutpa renewed energy. After the goal, Cofutpa pushed more players forward and tried to create pressure in ADR Jicaral’s half. ADR Jicaral responded by slowing the tempo and looking for chances on the counter. The match became more open, with both teams committing players to attacks. Cofutpa’s momentum was interrupted in the 64th minute when it received a red card and had to continue with 10 players. The dismissal changed the balance of the match and forced Cofutpa to defend while still chasing a goal.

Even with a one-player disadvantage, Cofutpa continued to search for an equalizer. ADR Jicaral maintained its structure and kept the visitors from finding clean chances in front of goal. The home side’s midfield worked to control possession, while its defense dealt with crosses and late runs. As the clock moved toward the final minutes, Cofutpa took more risks, leaving space behind its back line. ADR Jicaral looked prepared to exploit that space. The hosts remained patient and waited for the right moment to secure the result.

The decisive moment arrived in the 90+1st minute. ADR Jicaral scored its third goal, removing any doubt about the result. The finish completed a scoring sequence that began with two first-half goals and continued after Cofutpa’s second-half reply. Cofutpa could not mount another response in the remaining moments. ADR Jicaral closed out the win at Cancha de la Asociación Cívica, where the home crowd saw the team improve its record. The final whistle confirmed a home victory built on an early lead and a late finish.

The result left Cofutpa with a season record of 1-1 in the competition and 1-1 across all competitions. ADR Jicaral moved to 2-0 in the competition and 2-0 across all competitions. Cofutpa entered the match after a 3-1 home win over Santa Cruz in its previous competition result. ADR Jicaral entered after a 1-0 road win at AD Sarchi in its previous competition result. Both teams had started the season with victories before this meeting. ADR Jicaral’s win kept its perfect start intact, while Cofutpa’s loss evened its record. The home victory also gave ADR Jicaral a second win in as many competition matches this season, while Cofutpa fell in its second competition match.

Interstat’s game simulator had projected a final score of ADR Jicaral 3, Cofutpa 1. Interstat’s ELO system had projected ADR Jicaral with an 85.9 percent probability to win. The simulator’s forecast matched the final score, while the ELO projection favored ADR Jicaral before kickoff. No point spread, betting line or over-under information was provided for the match.