Saprissa Women 3 – 1 Dimas Escazu Women
Costa Rica Women's Primera División – 16 May 2026

Match Summary

Saprissa Women continued their strong form in the Costa Rica Women's Primera División, defeating Dimas Escazu Women 3-1 at home on 16 May 2026. The result kept Saprissa near the top of the standings, while Dimas Escazu were left to rue missed chances in a competitive encounter.

First-Half Control

Saprissa dominated possession from the outset and created several early opportunities. They broke the deadlock in the 18th minute when a swift passing move carved open the Dimas defence, allowing the striker to finish from inside the box. Dimas responded by pushing forward, but Saprissa’s defence held firm. Just before half-time, a second goal – this time from a corner – gave the hosts a comfortable 2-0 lead.

Second-Half Fightback

Dimas Escazu Women came out with renewed purpose after the break. They reduced the deficit in the 55th minute with a well-struck shot from distance that beat the Saprissa goalkeeper. The away side then pressed for an equaliser, but Saprissa weathered the storm. In the 75th minute, a quick counter‑attack restored the two‑goal cushion, making it 3-1. Dimas could not find a second goal, and Saprissa saw out the game comfortably.

Key Performances

• Saprissa’s No. 9 scored a brace and was a constant menace for the Dimas backline.
• The home side’s midfield controlled the tempo, limiting Dimas’s time on the ball.
• Dimas’s goal scorer provided a moment of quality that briefly gave her team hope.

Table Impact

The victory kept Saprissa Women firmly in the title race in the Primera División, maintaining pressure on the league leaders. For Dimas Escazu Women, the defeat was a setback, but their fighting spirit in the second half suggests they can compete with the division’s top sides.