Bran plays full 90 as LD Alajuelense falls 2–1 to Sporting FC

Alejandro Bran and LD Alajuelense suffered a 2–1 defeat at home against Sporting FC in Primera División Clausura action. Despite a second-half penalty to cut the deficit, the hosts couldn't complete the comeback after digging themselves an early hole.

Match recap

Sporting FC came out firing and took control of the match in the first half. Josimar Mendez opened the scoring for the visitors in the 13th minute to make it 1–0. Just before the halftime whistle, Mendez struck again, doubling the advantage in the 43rd minute to send Sporting FC into the break with a commanding 2–0 lead.

LD Alajuelense manager Andrés Carevic made tactical adjustments at halftime, turning to his bench to spark a response. The hosts found a lifeline in the 69th minute when they were awarded a penalty. Ronaldo Cisneros stepped up and calmly converted from the spot, trimming the lead to 2–1. However, Sporting FC's defense held firm for the remainder of the contest, securing the away victory.

Bran’s performance

The former Minnesota United midfielder was a constant presence in the center of the pitch for the hosts.

• The shift: Bran was named to the starting XI and played the full 90 minutes in the midfield for LD Alajuelense. No other details were immediately available.

Up next

Bran and LD Alajuelense will need to regroup and look to bounce back in their next Primera División Clausura fixture to avoid dropping further points.