Pic of the Day: Monster’s cave no match for Alajuelense

A raucous atmosphere at Ricardo Saprissa Stadium was no match for the lion’s roar as Liga Deportiva Alajuelense dominated their rivals in a historic 5-2 victory.

Sunday’s result was the first time La Liga has ever tallied five goals against Deportivo Saprissa at its imposing Tibás stadium, which is nicknamed “The Cave of the Monster.”

Alajuelense is now 12 points up on Saprissa in the the 2019-20 Apertura standings.

Watch La Liga’s five goals below:

¡Gooolaaazoooo de Moya! Y lo celebró con todo 🔴⚫🦁

📱 Incidencias: https://t.co/hPSauTdnhe◀ pic.twitter.com/47C4AwhJU6

— Teletica Deportes (@TeleticaTD7) October 6, 2019

¡Mérito de Cubero y regalo de Aarón Cruz! 🎁

¡Qué juego!

📱 Incidencias: https://t.co/hPSauTdnhe◀ pic.twitter.com/rpVDsRBlQm

— Teletica Deportes (@TeleticaTD7) October 6, 2019

¡Ariel Lassiter silencia el Ricardo Saprissa!

Cae el tercero 🦁 #ClásicoCR .

📱 Incidencias: https://t.co/hPSauTdnhe◀ pic.twitter.com/h8h2jp9Syl

— Teletica Deportes (@TeleticaTD7) October 6, 2019

¡Lassiter con Doblete! 4 para LDA 🔴⚫🦁

📱 Incidencias: https://t.co/hPSauTdnhe◀ pic.twitter.com/WQTq6vA3IU

— Teletica Deportes (@TeleticaTD7) October 6, 2019

¡Manita para Saprissa!
👋 Goleada del León 🦁
¡5 a 2! 🔴⚫📱 Incidencias: https://t.co/hPSauTdnhe◀ pic.twitter.com/EHDZMHpibe

— Teletica Deportes (@TeleticaTD7) October 6, 2019