Dimas Escazu Women and AD Moravia (w) played out an entertaining 2-2 draw in the Costa Rica Women’s Primera Division on 24 October 2026, with the home side twice taking the lead only to be pegged back by a resilient Moravia outfit.

Match overview

Dimas Escazu Women started with purpose and tried to impose themselves early, using width and quick combinations around the penalty area. Their pressure paid off when Sofía Arguedas opened the scoring in the 14th minute, finishing calmly after a well-worked move down the right. Moravia responded well to the setback, gradually settling into the game and finding space between the lines.

The visitors equalised in the 32nd minute through Karla Villalobos, who reacted quickest to a loose ball in the box and swept it home. Dimas Escazu regained the initiative after the break and restored their lead in the 58th minute when Daniela Cruz found space at the back post and converted a measured cross. Moravia, however, refused to fold and grabbed a deserved leveller in the 81st minute, Villalobos again on target to complete her brace.

Key moments

• 14th minute: Dimas Escazu take the lead through Sofía Arguedas after a slick attacking move.
• 32nd minute: Karla Villalobos equalises for AD Moravia (w) from close range.
• 58th minute: Daniela Cruz restores the home side’s advantage with a composed finish.
• 81st minute: Villalobos strikes again to make it 2-2 and secure a point for Moravia.

Tactical story

Dimas Escazu Women looked most dangerous when they stretched the play and got their wide players into crossing positions. Their midfield pressed aggressively after losing possession, forcing Moravia into a number of hurried clearances, and the home side’s two goals came from exactly the kind of wide overloads they had been trying to create.

AD Moravia (w) grew into the contest by maintaining their composure in midfield and attacking the spaces left when Dimas pushed forward. Their equalisers both came from sustained pressure and a willingness to commit players into the box. The visitors’ ability to respond after conceding was the defining feature of their performance, and it earned them a hard-fought point on the road.

Standout performers

Karla Villalobos was the clear standout for AD Moravia (w), scoring twice and leading the line with energy and intelligent movement. Her second goal, in particular, showed her awareness in the box and her ability to stay calm in a crowded penalty area.

For Dimas Escazu Women, Sofía Arguedas and Daniela Cruz both made decisive contributions, while the midfield unit worked tirelessly to keep the team on the front foot. The home side will be frustrated to have surrendered the lead twice, but their attacking display offered plenty of encouragement for the matches ahead.

Table and season impact

The draw adds a point apiece to the Costa Rica Women’s Primera Division standings and highlights how competitive the division remains. Dimas Escazu Women will feel they did enough to win, while AD Moravia (w) will take confidence from their comeback and their ability to score twice away from home.

With the season progressing, both sides will look to turn promising attacking spells into more consistent results. For Dimas Escazu, the priority will be game management after taking the lead; for Moravia, the challenge is to build on a resilient performance and climb the table with more victories.