Costa Rica Primera Division, Verano
Saprissa found some great form, having a great run of 8 games without losing in the league, 7 of them being victories, while also performing in the semi-finals of the Champions League. And with their position as group leaders 100% assured (5 points advantage with just this round remaining), they are free to change their focus to the Champions League, where they have the difficult mission of overturning a 0-2 deficit against Real Salt Lake. So far, only a few players certain of being rested, but all of them are pretty much key pieces of the team: veteran Walter Centeno, striker Alejandro Sequeira, defender Douglas Sequeira and forward Armando Alonso. But I am pretty sure that other players will be rested, as the CL semi-final is just 3 days from now, and they want all their players fit. For Cartagines, a win will only help them secure the second position, and should also prove a morale booster ahead of the play-offs. But the interesting thing appears when we look at the head-2-head: while playing away at Saprissa, Cartagines haven't lost in the last 5 matches, while Saprissa has only won 3 out of the last 12 games played at home. Also, Cartagines have only lost twice so far in 2010, and they look strong enough to hurt a semi-team of Saprissa. GL!
Cartagines (+0.5 AH) @ 1.84, 3/10
Result: 0-0, WON
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