San Carlos claimed all three points at Estadio Carlos Ugalde Álvarez in Quesada, shutting out Herediano 1-0 in Costa Rican Primera Division action.
The home side's defensive solidity proved decisive in the tight contest, with San Carlos' goalkeeper delivering a commanding performance to preserve the clean sheet across the full 90 minutes. Herediano struggled to break through the hosts' backline, unable to generate the attacking threat needed to salvage a result on the road.
The victory gives San Carlos a crucial three points at home, while Herediano depart empty-handed from a match that remained competitive throughout. San Carlos' defensive discipline—holding their visitors scoreless—proved the difference in a closely contested Primera Division encounter that showcased the importance of defensive organization in tight matches.