Rodriguez scores twice as Puntarenas FC edges Escorpiones 2‑1

SAN ANTONIO DE BELÉN, Costa Rica (Interstat) — Doryan Rodriguez scored twice, including the late winner, as Puntarenas FC beat Escorpiones 2-1 at Polideportivo de Bélen. Rodriguez opened the scoring in the first minute and struck again in the 86th. Escorpiones’ D. Pimpinati equalized in the 15th but was sent off in the 42nd after receiving a red card. Rodriguez finished with two goals in 90 minutes, while Pimpinati played 90 minutes and scored once. Yellow cards went to Puntarenas FC’s Hadden J. in the fourth minute, Tejeda Y. in the 56th, and Taylor R. in the 75th, and to Escorpiones’ Ordonez C. in the 37th and Vega D. in first-half stoppage time. Puntarenas FC moved to 1-2-1 in competition and 1-2-1 overall. Escorpiones fell to 2-1 in competition and 2-1 overall. Puntarenas FC previously lost to Cartagines and drew with Alajuelense, while Escorpiones beat AD Municipal Perez Zeledon and Saprissa.