In a significant upset, Deportivo Saprissa fell 2-1 at home to Sporting FC in the Costa Rica Primera Division on March 6, 2026. This match result represents a major blow to Saprissa's title hopes and a monumental victory for Sporting FC, who came from behind to secure all three points at the Estadio Ricardo Saprissa Aymá. The Purple Monster took an early lead, sending their passionate home crowd into a frenzy, but Sporting FC showed tremendous resilience. They equalized before halftime against the run of play and then scored a dramatic winner in the final ten minutes, capitalizing on a defensive error. The key moment of the match was a controversial disallowed goal for Saprissa in the 75th minute for a marginal offside call, a decision that infuriated the home bench and changed the momentum. This defeat shakes up the league table, potentially dropping Saprissa from the top positions while propelling Sporting FC into the conversation for a playoff berth. The Sporting FC manager hailed the character of his players, while the Saprissa coach pointed to missed opportunities and a lack of concentration at critical moments.