This past weekend, the 18th day of the Opening Tournament had important meetings for the general table, such as Guanacasteca against San Carlos and the National Classic. How did they close the positions of the clubs for the last few days and what is their picture?
The tournament is already in its last four games of the regular phase, except for teams such as Alajuelense, Saprissa, Herediano and Liberia, which have five games pending. These sets still have 15 points in play that could completely change the scene of the next phase.
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The manudos currently have 34 points and remain in the lead. However, Guanacasteca follows them closely with 32 units and the Northern Bulls with 31. Fourth, there is the Team, with 30 points.
Further down the table, the purples are in fifth place, equaling the score of the liguistas, while Cartaginés has 28 units.
The agenda of several teams in the upper part will include clashes between them. For example, the ensemble led by José Giacone will have to face San Carlos. The Rojinegros will play against Herediano and Guanacasteca.
In the case of the Team, San Carlos, Guanacasteca and Alajuelense will be measured. The Northern Bulls will play against Saprissa and Herediano, and closing the list, the pamperos will face the Florenians and handlers.
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These pending meetings could shake the leadership of the liguistas, get the Saprissa out of the qualifying zone and leave a surprise like Guanacasteca alongside the Northern Bulls.
Leaderboard through day 18:
1. Alajuelense: 34
2. Guanacasteca: 32
3. San Carlos: 31
4. Heredian: 30
5. Saprissa: 30
6. Carthage: 28
7. Sporting: 24
8. Liberia: 22
9. Pérez Zeledón: 19
10. Santa Ana: 17
11. Puntarenas: 12
12. Santos: 8This article has been translated after first appearing in La Republica