SANTA ANA, Costa Rica (Interstat) — Santa Ana defeated Cariari Pococi 1-0 at Estadio de Piedades, using a 65th-minute goal to secure the result in a football match. The home side broke through after a scoreless first half and protected the narrow lead the rest of the way. Cariari Pococi could not find an equalizer despite pushing forward late. Santa Ana improved its competition record to 2 wins and 0 losses and remains unbeaten across all competitions. Cariari Pococi fell to 0 wins, 2 losses and 1 draw in competition play and 0 wins, 2 losses and 1 draw overall. Santa Ana previously beat Cariari Pococi 2-1 in their most recent head-to-head meeting, while Cariari Pococi drew with CS Uruguay earlier this season. Santa Ana also had lost at Carmelita. The match at Estadio de Piedades was decided by the lone goal in the 65th minute. Santa Ana’s defense held firm over the final stages, and Cariari Pococi remained without a win this season.