by Rod Hughes

Referee Venicio Mena did a disservice to both Saprissa and Brujas last night when one of Saprissa’s goals was made by Alvaro Alpizar’s successful penalty kick resulting from an infraction that never occurred. It was a pity because both sides played well, especially Saprissa in the second half.

Daniel Jimenez of the Brujas opened scoring by a beautiful left footed blast at long distance. Midfielder Walter Centeno tied it for Saprissa on a penalty. Then came a phantom foul converted by Alpizar and the whole party cooled down. Alpizar’s second goal came as an anticlimax.

Saprissa has won eight of nine games and earned 22 out of a possible 24 points.