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Santa Cruz Costa Rica

03-16 03:00

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International San Carlos

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In a tightly contested Costa Rican second division fixture, Santa Cruz Costa Rica and Internacional de San Carlos played out a 1-1 draw at the Estadio Nacional in San José. The match, which kicked off on a warm Sunday evening, saw both teams share the points in a result that does little to alter the mid-table landscape for either side. The decisive moment came late in the second half as San Carlos clawed back an equalizer, ensuring the spoils were split. The home side started brightly, taking the lead midway through the first half when a well-worked set-piece was headed home powerfully by central defender Carlos Ulate. Santa Cruz controlled much of the possession but struggled to create clear-cut chances to extend their advantage. The turning point arrived in the 78th minute when Internacional's relentless pressure paid off; a low cross from the right was turned in by striker Jefry Jiménez from close range. The final stages saw both teams push for a winner, with San Carlos' goalkeeper making a crucial save in stoppage time to preserve the draw. The result leaves Santa Cruz in a solid but unspectacular position in the Liga de Ascenso table, while Internacional de San Carlos will be satisfied with a hard-earned point on the road. Post-match, the Santa Cruz manager lamented his team's inability to kill the game, stating, "We had control but lacked the final punch. A point is fair, but we dropped two at home." His San Carlos counterpart praised his team's resilience, saying, "We showed great character to come back. This point could be vital in our push for the playoff spots."