Belén Siglo XXI

Alajuelense Alajuelense returned to winning ways in dramatic fashion as they consolidated top spot, while Deportivo Saprissa won big.

Alajuelense Reigning champions Alajuelense got their Costa Rica Primera Division title defence off to the perfect start with a 2-1 victory over Carmelita.

Carmelita Carmelita fell out of the Costa Rican Primera Division's top four, while Alajuelense maintained their winning momentum at the weekend.

Herediano Herediano continued their strong form as they thrashed UCR 4-1 in the Costa Rica Primera Division on Sunday.

Limón Limon won their fourth consecutive game to move into the Costa Rica Primera Division finals positions, overcoming Belen Siglo XXI 3-0.

Deportivo Saprissa Deportivo Saprissa reduced Herediano's lead at the top of the Costa Rica Primera Division to just one point with a 3-0 win over Cartagines.

Alajuelense Alajuelense's rapid rise up the Costa Rican Primera Division table continued in midweek, with a 3-2 win at Perez Zeledon.

Deportivo Saprissa Deportivo Saprissa saw their winning streak ended in the Costa Rican Primera Division, while leaders Alajuelense lost.

Cartaginés David Ramirez's brace fired Deportivo Saprissa to a 2-1 win at Limon in the Costa Rican Primera Division.

Alajuelense Alajuelense will face Deportivo Saprissa in the Costa Rican Primera Division semi-finals in a battle between the country's two most successful clubs.