Plaza Amador pulled off a significant 2-1 away victory against Costa Rican giants LD Alajuelense in the CONCACAF Central American Cup on August 1, 2025. This result stands as a major upset and a historic win for the Panamanian club, complicating Alajuelense's path in the tournament. Against the run of play, Plaza Amador took a surprise lead in the first half, but Alajuelense equalized early in the second period to seemingly shift momentum. However, Plaza Amador showed tremendous resilience, scoring a late winner to stun the home crowd at the Estadio Alejandro Morera Soto. The match was a testament to the growing competitiveness of Central American club football, with the underdogs executing a perfect tactical plan to absorb pressure and strike on the counter. This victory massively boosts Plaza Amador's chances of advancing from the group stage, while putting pressure on Alajuelense to win their remaining matches. The Alajuelense manager would have criticized his team's lack of concentration, while the Plaza Amador coach celebrated a famous result for his club.