AD San Carlos bounced back from their previous defeat with a narrow 1-0 home win against AD Municipal Liberia in the Costa Rica Primera Division on January 29, 2026. The match, kicking off at 09:00, was a tense affair decided by a single goal, likely scored in the first half from a set-piece or a moment of individual skill. San Carlos, determined to return to winning ways, controlled large portions of the game but found a resilient Liberia defense difficult to break down more than once. Liberia, fresh off their shock win over Herediano, threatened on the counter-attack but could not find an equalizer. The three points were vital for San Carlos to stay in the upper echelons of the league table, while for Liberia it was a case of coming back down to earth after a famous victory. The match highlighted the importance of consistency in a long league season.