Costa Rica Primera Division 03/27 21:00 14 [11] AD Grecia v Puntarenas [10] W 0-1
Costa Rica Primera Division 03/16 21:00 12 [10] Puntarenas v Deportivo Saprissa [6] - Postponed
Costa Rica Primera Division 03/09 23:00 11 [9] Cartagines v Puntarenas [10] D 0-0
Costa Rica Primera Division 03/02 21:00 10 [11] Puntarenas v Herediano [1] D 0-0
Costa Rica Primera Division 02/25 01:30 9 [3] AD San Carlos v Puntarenas [10] D 1-1
Costa Rica Primera Division 02/21 01:00 6 [11] Sporting San Jose v Puntarenas [9] L 1-0
Costa Rica Primera Division 02/18 01:15 8 [11] Puntarenas v Santos de Guápiles [12] W 3-1
Costa Rica Primera Division 02/11 03:00 7 [8] Municipal Perez Zeledon v Puntarenas [9] L 1-0
Costa Rica Primera Division 02/09 02:00 13 [5] Alajuelense v Puntarenas [9] L 3-2
Costa Rica Primera Division 02/01 01:00 6 Sporting San Jose v Puntarenas - Postponed
Costa Rica Primera Division 01/28 21:00 5 [12] Puntarenas v AD Guanacasteca [2] W 3-2
Costa Rica Primera Division 01/26 02:00 4 [11] Municipal Liberia v Puntarenas [12] L 2-1
Costa Rica Primera Division 01/21 02:00 3 [10] Puntarenas v AD Grecia [12] D 0-0
Costa Rica Primera Division 01/18 01:00 2 [10] Puntarenas v Alajuelense [2] L 0-1
Costa Rica Primera Division 01/14 02:00 1 [1] Deportivo Saprissa v Puntarenas [10] L 3-0
Club Friendly List 12/23 16:00 - AD Sarchi v Puntarenas W 1-4
Costa Rica Primera Division 11/25 23:00 22 [10] Puntarenas v AD Grecia [12] L 1-2
Costa Rica Primera Division 11/23 01:00 21 [9] Puntarenas v Alajuelense [2] L 1-2
Costa Rica Primera Division 11/12 02:00 20 [8] Municipal Liberia v Puntarenas [9] D 0-0
Costa Rica Primera Division 11/09 02:15 19 [9] Puntarenas v Sporting San Jose [7] W 4-0
Costa Rica Primera Division 11/04 01:30 18 [11] AD San Carlos v Puntarenas [9] L 2-1
Costa Rica Primera Division 10/28 21:00 17 [9] Puntarenas v AD Guanacasteca [5] L 1-2
Costa Rica Primera Division 10/22 02:00 16 [4] Herediano v Puntarenas [8] L 2-1
Costa Rica Primera Division 10/18 02:00 15 [1] Deportivo Saprissa v Puntarenas [6] L 4-1
Costa Rica Primera Division 10/08 21:00 14 [6] Puntarenas v Cartagines [4] L 0-4
Costa Rica Primera Division 10/01 00:00 13 [8] Santos de Guápiles v Puntarenas [6] L 2-1
Costa Rica Primera Division 09/24 21:00 12 [6] Puntarenas v Municipal Perez Zeledon [11] W 2-0
Costa Rica Primera Division 09/22 02:00 11 [12] AD Grecia v Puntarenas [6] D 1-1
Costa Rica Primera Division 09/17 02:00 10 [1] Alajuelense v Puntarenas [6] L 2-0
Costa Rica Primera Division 09/14 01:00 9 [9] Puntarenas v Municipal Liberia [6] W 1-0

Wikipedia - Puntarenas F.C.

Puntarenas Fútbol Club S.A.D. is a Costa Rican football club, currently competing in the Primera División de Costa Rica.

The team plays its home games in the Estadio Municipal de Puntarenas Miguel Ángel "Lito" Pérez Treacy nicknamed "La Olla Mágica" ("The Magic Cauldron") in Puntarenas Centro, Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica, known by that name because of the high temperatures of the zone and the unstopping support from the fans along the games.

History

A.D. Municipal Puntarenas

The club was founded in June 2004, by Adrián Castro Velásquez and Eduardo Li Sánchez and is basically a spinoff of the A.D. Municipal Puntarenas club, founded on January 9, 1952 which until 2001 had spent 34 seasons in the Primera División (UNAFUT). Municipal Puntarenas debuted in the Primera División on 19 April 1964 and won their first and only division title in the 1986–87 season against Alajuelense, they also finished second three more times. In 2002 Municipal Puntarenas was relegated to Liga de Ascenso, Segunda División (LIASCE) and in 2009 to third division Primera División de Liga Nacional de Futbol Aficionado (LINAFA).

A.D. Sánta Barbara franchise purchased

Municipal Puntarenas's relegation in 2001 and Municipal Osa's descent in 2003 left Puntarenas Province without a Primera División club so Li and Castro purchased the franchise of A.D. Santa Bárbara to restore the province's presence in the top tier.

Santa Bárbara had made their debut in the Primera in the 1997–98 season with 4th place being their best league result.

Puntarenas F.C.

Puntarenas F.C. counts with the supporter group "Estação La Samba Primeira" that brings cheers and music to the local games. Puntarenas F.C. played its first game on August 22, 2004, in Estadio Miguel "Lito" Pérez, beating Belén 2–1. They became one of the best teams in the Primera División, being in the first 3 places in their first 3 years as a new team, starting a rivalry with Saprissa and Alajuelense, the most successful teams in the country. According to IFFHS Club World Ranking, Puntarenas F.C. ranked 342 (285) in the World in 2007, making them one of the best squads in Costa Rica and in the UNCAF region.

On July 4, 2007, Eduardo Li Sánchez resigned as team owner and President to take over the reins of Federación Costarricense de Fútbol (FEDEFUTBOL) as president. Owner and Vice President Adrián Castro Velásquez became the club's new president and sole proprietor.

On December 9, 2008, it was announced that Alejandro Márquez, owner of Mexican second division football club Atlético Celaya had bought 50 percent of the shares of Puntarenas F.C. making it the second Costa Rican team with Mexican interest. Márquez was elected vice president.

On February 16, 2009, Adrián Castro Velásquez was assassinated as he left his house in Miramar de Montes de Oro en route to Puntarenas Centro, by a pair of hitman on a motorbike to settle a business dispute. As a result of Castro's tragic death, his wife María Alejandra Ordóñez Lucovich took over his half of the club's shares. The board of directors elected Adrian's son Marcelo Enrique Castro as second Vice President and Víctor Herrera as president.

On June 27, 2009, it was reported that Alejandro Márquez defaulted on his contract with the club. Alejandra Ordóñez took full ownership, control of all club assets and the Presidency.

In 2009, Score One Soccer became equity partner of Puntarenas F.C. and was also granted a 10-year contract by Municipalidad de Puntarenas to operate Estadio Miguel "Lito" Pérez.

In April 2014, Puntarenas were relegated to the Second Division.

In May 2022, Puntarenas beat Carmelita 3-0 on aggregate to win the second division and ascend to Costa Rica’s top flight for the first time since 2014.

Puntarenas is a professional soccer team based in the city of Puntarenas, Costa Rica. The team was founded in 2004 and currently plays in the Liga de Ascenso, the second tier of Costa Rican football. The team's home stadium is the Estadio Lito Pérez, which has a capacity of 5,000 spectators.

Puntarenas is known for its passionate fan base and its attacking style of play. The team's colors are blue and white, and its crest features a stylized wave, reflecting the team's coastal location.

Over the years, Puntarenas has produced several talented players who have gone on to play for the Costa Rican national team. The team has also enjoyed success in domestic competitions, winning the Liga de Ascenso title in 2006 and reaching the final of the Copa Costa Rica in 2010.

Off the field, Puntarenas is committed to promoting youth development and community outreach programs. The team's academy provides training and education for young players, while its community initiatives aim to improve the lives of local residents through sport and education.