On date 3 of the Costa Rica tournament – Closing Tournament 2023, Cartaginés swept with a great 4-0 win against Santos. Isaac París (10′ 1T), Marcel Hernández (42′ 1T), Jeikel Venegas (34′ 2T) and Marco Ureña (49′ 2T) were the authors of the overwhelming victory of the local team.
A highlight of the match was Marcel Hernández’s goal in the 42nd minute of the first half. After receiving an assist in the semicircle from Kenneth Cerdas, the forward filtered the ball into the left post with a hard shot, which entered the bottom of the opposite goal.
The figure of the meeting was Jeikel Venegas. The Cartaginés midfielder scored 1 goal.
Isaac París was also key in the José Rafael Fello Meza stadium. The Cartaginés midfielder stood out against Santos since he scored 1 goal.
With some infractions and constant pauses, the match played between both teams was lived. There were 2 reprimands: Jordan Smith and Derrickson Quirós.
Cartaginés’ coach, Paulo Wanchope, arranged a 4-4-2 formation on the field with Darryl Parker in goal; Jordan Smith, José Gabriel Vargas, Diego Mesén and Brandon Bonilla on the defensive line; Emmanuel Chacón, Kenneth Cerdas, Dylan Flores and Isaac París in the middle; and Marco Ureña and Marcel Hernández in attack.
For their part, those led by Randall Row planted themselves with a 5-3-2 strategy with Daniel Cambronero under the three sticks; Jordy Evans, Douglas Sequeira, Alvin Bennett, Jhamir Ordain and Luis Hernández in defense; Denilson Mason, Carlos Villegas and Carlos Rivera in midfield; and Starling Matarrita and Derrickson Quirós up front.
The match at the José Rafael Fello Meza stadium was directed by referee Steven Madrigal Fallas.
For the next date, Cartaginés will visit Guadalupe FC. On the other hand, Santos will host Dep. Saprissa.
The local is in second place with 7 points, while the visitor reached 1 unit and is placed in ninth place in the tournament.
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