AD San Carlos continued their strong form with a narrow 1-0 home victory over Puntarenas FC in the Costa Rica Primera Division on January 22, 2026. The match, with an 08:00 kick-off, was a tense and closely fought contest decided by a single goal, likely coming in the second half after a period of sustained pressure. San Carlos, buoyed by their previous big win, showed a different quality here, grinding out a result with defensive resilience after taking the lead. Puntarenas FC fought hard for an equalizer but found the San Carlos defense and goalkeeper in determined form. This hard-fought three points would have solidified San Carlos's position near the top of the league table, proving they could win in different ways. For Puntarenas, it was a frustrating away trip where they competed well but ultimately left with nothing. The narrow margin highlighted the fine lines in the Primera Division.