In the Costa Cup, Puntarenas FC and Sporting FC played out a 1-1 draw at the final whistle on March 29, 2026, in a tightly contested group stage encounter. The shared points left both teams with work to do in their pursuit of knockout stage qualification, with the result reflecting a match of few clear chances and determined defensive efforts from both sides. The home side, Puntarenas FC, took the lead midway through the first half after capitalizing on a defensive error, but Sporting FC showed resilience to fight back and level the score just before the hour mark. The key focus point of the match was a disallowed goal for Puntarenas in the 75th minute, with the assistant referee's flag correctly ruling an offside in the build-up, much to the relief of the visiting Sporting FC defenders. The draw meant Puntarenas FC added a point to their group tally, while Sporting FC will view the away point as a solid foundation. The managers acknowledged the competitive nature of the fixture, with the Puntarenas coach stating his team needed to be more clinical, while the Sporting FC manager praised his squad's character to earn a result on the road. The starting lineups featured each team's regular starters, with Puntarenas FC opting for a 4-4-2 formation and Sporting FC matching up in a similar tactical setup.