CS Herediano secured a 1-0 victory over local rivals CS Cartagines in a tense Costa Rica Primera Division derby on February 15, 2026. The match, with a 10:00 kick-off at the Estadio Rosabal Cordero, was decided by a solitary goal, likely from a set-piece or a moment of clinical finishing. Herediano controlled large portions of the game, with their defense standing firm against Cartagines' attempts to find an equalizer in the latter stages. This derby win provided Herediano with crucial bragging rights and three important points in the league table, solidifying their top-half position, while Cartagines' inconsistent form continued.