Hernández secures SF First Leg Victory for CS Cartaginés

Alonso Hernández delivers the winner for Cartaginés in SF First Leg.

CARTAGO, Costa Rica – The 2026 Concacaf Central American Cup continued on Wednesday with CS Cartaginés earning a 1-nil victory over CD Olimpia in the First Leg of the Semifinals series at Estadio José Rafael Fello Meza in Cartago, Costa Rica.

Alonso Hernández scored the sole goal of the match in the 14’ when he found the back of the net from the center of the box, following a precise delivery from the right flank from Manuel Morán.

José de Jesús González came close to doubling the lead for the hosts in the 22’, but his hit from outside the box heading to the bottom-left corner was met by a save from Olimpia goalkeeper Edrick Menjívar.

Olimpia was forced to complete the match with a man down after Yustin Arboleda was shown a red card in the 39’.

CD Olimpia will host CS Cartaginés for the second leg next Wednesday, October 28, with the winner of the series securing a spot in the Final of the 2026 Concacaf Central American Cup.

Post-Match Stats: CS Cartaginés vs. CD Olimpia

• CS Cartaginés have won their last five consecutive home matches in the Concacaf Central American Cup, outscoring their opponents 11-2 during that stretch. In their previous seven home matches in the competition, Los Brumosos had recorded just three victories (W3 D2 L2).
• CS Cartaginés' Alonso Hernández has been directly involved in four goals in his last five Concacaf Central American Cup appearances for Los Brumosos, scoring three times, including in tonight's match, and providing one assist.
• CD Olimpia's Edwin Rodríguez attempted four take-ons against CS Cartaginés, more than any other player on his team. Rodríguez has completed 21 successful take-ons in the 2026 Concacaf Central American Cup, the most by any Olimpia player in this year's competition.
• CS Cartaginés limited CD Olimpia to just one shot on target in tonight's encounter. This marks the second time in the 2026 Concacaf Central American Cup that the Costa Rican side have held an opponent to a single shot on target, having previously achieved the feat against Verdes FC in August.
• CS Cartaginés' Manuel Morán recorded his second assist of the 2026 Concacaf Central American Cup, setting up the winning goal against CD Olimpia. His previous assist came against FC Motagua in Cartaginés' second match of the tournament, when he provided the pass for the opening goal in a 1-1 draw.