LD Alajuelense returned to winning ways with a comfortable 2-0 home victory over CS Cartagines on March 4, 2026. The Costa Rica Primera Division match, kicking off at 10:00, saw the hosts respond to recent setbacks with a dominant performance. Alajuelense scored early to settle any nerves and added a second goal after the break to seal the result. This win was important for Alajuelense's morale and league position, keeping them in touch with the top spots, while Cartagines struggled to create clear chances against a reinvigorated defense.