In an absolutely dominating performance, LD Alajuelense ran roughshod over Santos de Guapiles beating them 5-1 in their Primera Division matchup on 15 January 2023.

LD Alajuelense's attack was relentless right from the get-go. The away team kicked off their goal-scoring spree in the first half at 00:48:24, right before half time. They swept pressure upon Santos de Guapiles finally leading them to break the stalemate with an early goal. This proved pivotal in shaping the trajectory of the match.

Entering the second half with a willingness to extend their lead, LD Alajuelense didn't spare Santos de Guapiles, scoring four additional goals at the 48th, 54th, 59th, and finally, at the 85th minute. The closing goal put an emphatic full stop to their resounding victory. Santos de Guapiles managed to get on the score sheet with a solitary goal in the 82nd minute, but it was too little too late as their deficit was too large to recover from.

Santos de Guapiles' defense was at its all-time low as is evident from the only corner kicks taken - 3 as compared to LD Alajuelense's 2. Whilst corner kicks aren't always telling of the final scoreline, they are a decent barometer of which side asserted their authority and managed to squeeze their opponents. It was notable that despite fewer corner kicks, LD Alajuelense managed to convert more chances.

The number of cards in the match stood out as a statistical highlight. Santos de Guapiles received a total of 4 yellow cards, indicating their high foul rate and thus a lower control on their game, a factor that might have led to their loss. LD Alajuelense had only 2 yellow cards, indicating a more disciplined play. No red cards were produced, indicating that, despite the high number of fouls, none was severe enough to warrant a sending-off.

In conclusion, LD Alajuelense's superior tactics, seamless passing, and rigorous offensive play backed by stats led to their big win. Santos de Guapiles need to realign their defensive stance and work on reducing fouls to sbounce back in upcoming matches and to make their presence felt in the Primera Division.

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