Sporting fails to break scoreless streak in draw against Pérez Zeledón

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Sporting continues to struggle in the Primera División, failing to score or secure a win even with a numerical advantage against Pérez Zeledón. The match ended 0-0, despite Sporting playing with one more player for 13 minutes in the first half and throughout the second half after Mauricio Núñez of Pérez Zeledón was sent off in the 37th minute.

For Pérez Zeledón, the draw is considered positive given their disadvantage for most of the game. The team’s defensive efforts were notable, especially key saves by Bryan Segura and missed opportunities by Rawy Rodríguez in the second half.

Sporting had more attacking intent but lacked accuracy, with many shots going off target. The team has now gone eight consecutive matches without scoring since October 26, totaling 720 minutes without a goal.

Head coach Andrés Carevic has overseen four games without a win since joining Sporting, earning only one point and leaving the club at the bottom of the Clausura 2026 standings.

Pérez Zeledón remains third in the league with six points and will face Saprissa next Thursday at 3:30 p.m., a match that could have significant implications for both teams.



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