Herediano did not take pity on Saprissa and thrashed him at home 4-1 in the match played on date 9 of the Costa Rica tournament – Torneo Clausura 2023. The goals of the match for the local 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 made by Kendall Waston (7′ 1T).
A highlight 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 hit a header into the goalkeeper’s right post.
It can not be believed. Diego González crashed his shot against the post twice and choked on Herediano’s celebration.
The figure of the meeting was Kennedy Rocha. The Herediano midfielder stood out against Dep. Saprissa since he scored 1 goal and kicked 2 times on target.
Another of the key players at the Colleya Fonseca stadium was Anthony Contreras. The Herediano forward scored 1 goal and kicked 2 times on target against Dep. Saprissa.
It was a game with many fouls and numerous interruptions. There were a large number of cautions: 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’s coach, Jafet Soto, arranged a 4-4-2 formation on the field 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 planted themselves 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 matchday, while Saprissa will host Sporting FC at the Ricardo Saprissa stadium.
The local is in fourth place with 13 points, while the visitor reached 18 points and is placed in second place in the tournament.
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