AD Municipal Liberia secured an important away victory, defeating Puntarenas FC 1-0 in the Costa Rica Primera Division on March 21, 2026. The visitors' disciplined performance on the road earned them maximum points in a closely fought encounter. The match's pivotal moment came midway through the first half when a swift counter-attack from Liberia caught the Puntarenas defense off guard, resulting in a calm finish past the home goalkeeper. Puntarenas FC dominated possession for long periods afterward, creating a series of set-piece opportunities, but they found the organized Liberia defense difficult to break down. The home side's best chance came from a header that struck the crossbar, but they were ultimately left frustrated by their inability to score. This result shakes up the mid-table standings, with Liberia climbing away from the lower reaches while Puntarenas will be concerned with their lack of goals at home. The Liberia coach praised his team's tactical execution, and the Puntarenas manager lamented his side's poor conversion rate in front of goal.