Match Report
The table read 3rd (Municipal Liberia, 33 pts) against 7th (San Carlos, 21 pts), 12 points apart. Recent form told a different story for Municipal Liberia: only 13th in the league over the last five rounds despite sitting 3rd. In league terms the two rates read 1.33/1 for Municipal Liberia and 1.17/1.39 for San Carlos (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.24.
Municipal Liberia entered with three wins in a row, having scored in 6 consecutive games. San Carlos entered with three losses in a row. The five-game form split read 13/15 points for Municipal Liberia against 2/15 for San Carlos.
Across 11 recorded meetings, Municipal Liberia have 3 wins to San Carlos's 7, with 1 draw, at 2.45 goals per meeting. 1.2 goals per game in the last five meetings marks a drop from the historical 2.45.
Estadio Edgardo Baltodano Briceño, capacity 6,500, hosted the game. Municipal Liberia led 3-1 at the break, and the second half added 2 goals for the 5-1 full-time score.
Goal scorers
Municipal Liberia: Abner Adale Hudson Hansell (45'), Erick Torres (21'), Erick Torres (45'), Alonso Hernández (62'), John Ruiz (59') · San Carlos: J. Aguilar (40')
Key stats
Possession: Municipal Liberia 42% · San Carlos 58% · Total shots: 19-6 · On target: 11-2 · Corners: 5-1