Juan Cayasso
Juan Cayasso is a former professional football player from Costa Rica, known for his time as a forward in the national league. He gained notable recognition for scoring a crucial penalty goal during a tense match between Alajuelense and Carmelita in 1993, which contributed to a dramatic finish that resulted in an infamous power outage at the Alejandro Morera Soto Stadium, leading to a humorous legacy in Costa Rican football.
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Juan Cayasso, a historic footballer, once responded to a journalist's repetitive question with a logical argument.
La excusa de moda que está liquidando al fútbol de Costa Rica: ¿Qué son los ‘detallitos’?
Costa Rica· 2025-09-24
Juan Cayasso scored a goal against Mexico during the 1993 Copa Oro.
Costa Rica vs EE. UU.: vea los dos penales ‘tragados’ más indignantes en la historia de la Copa OroCosta Rica· 2025-06-27
Juan Cayasso is mentioned as one of the great players Marchena shared the field with during the World Cup.
El corajudo mundialista de Italia 90 que hoy labora como guardia de seguridadCosta Rica· 2025-06-12
Juan Cayasso scored a penalty goal for Carmelita in the match against Alajuelense in 1993.
‘El Chunche bajó el switch’: La anécdota que dio origen a las bromas sobre los apagones en el Morera SotoCosta Rica· 2025-05-22
