Herediano beat MP Saprissa 4-1

Herediano had no mercy on Saprissa and beat him at home 4-1 in the match played on date 9 of the Costa Rica – Torneo Clausura 2023 tournament. The goals of the home match were scored by Kennedy Rocha (16 ‘ 1T), Aarón Salazar (47′ 1T), Anthony Contreras (22′ 2T) and Jefferson Brenes (38′ 2T). While the away goal was scored by Kendall Waston (7’ 1T).

One of the highlights of the match was Aarón Salazar’s goal in the 47th minute of the first half. After receiving a pass from Anthony Contreras, the defender headed into the goalkeeper’s right post.

We can’t believe it. Diego González smashed his shot against the post twice and got choked up with Herediano’s celebration.

The figure of the meeting was Kennedy Rocha. Midfielder Herediano stood out against Dep. Saprissa since he scored 1 goal and framed 2 times.

Another of the key players at the Colleya Fonseca stadium was Anthony Contreras. Striker Herediano scored 1 goal and twice on target against Dep. Saprissed.

It was a game with many fouls and many interruptions. There were a large number of reprimands: Luis Paradela, Kennedy Rocha, Gerson Torres, Rawy Rodríguez, Mariano Torres, Kendall Waston, John Jairo Ruiz, Anthony Contreras, Fidel Escobar, Ariel Rodríguez, Josimar Méndez and Gerald Taylor. Javon East was sent off for a direct red card (12′, 2T), Fidel Escobar for a double yellow card (27′, 2T), Jeaustin Campos for a direct red card (28′, 2T) and Aarón Salazar for a direct red card (31′, 2T).

Herediano coach Jafet Soto set up a 4-4-2 formation on the pitch with Bryan Segura in goal; Rawy Rodríguez, Aarón Salazar, Keyner Brown and Diego González on the defensive line; Kennedy Rocha, John Jairo Ruiz, Gerson Torres and Keysher Fuller in the middle; and Kenneth Vargas and Anthony Contreras in attack.

For their part, those led by Jeaustin Campos failed with a 5-3-2 strategy with Kevin Chamorro under the three sticks; Gerald Taylor, Pablo Arboine, Kendall Waston, Fidel Escobar and Jeffrey Valverde in defense; Youstin Salas, Mariano Torres and Warren Madrigal in midfield; and Luis Paradela and Javon East up front.

The designated referee for the match was Pedro Navarro Torres.

Herediano will visit Pérez Zeledón on the next day, while Saprissa will host Sporting FC at the Ricardo Saprissa stadium.

The local is in fourth place with 13 points, while the visitor reaches 18 points and takes second place in the tournament.

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