Sporting FC pulled off a significant 2-1 away victory against giants LD Alajuelense on February 16, 2026. The Costa Rica Primera Division match, with an 08:00 kick-off at the Estadio Alejandro Morera Soto, was a major upset that shook up the league table. Sporting took a surprise lead and then showed tremendous resilience after Alajuelense equalized, scoring a late winner to stun the home crowd. This result was a testament to Sporting's fighting spirit and tactical discipline, marking one of their best results of the season. For Alajuelense, it was a disappointing home defeat that raised questions about their consistency in the title race.