CONCACAF League: Johan Venegas' Hat Trick Sends Saprissa Past Independiente In Quarterfinal Series Opener

At Tibas, Costa Rica:

In Tuesday's opening contest of the CONCACAF League's quarterfinal round, Johan Venegas produced a hat trick (17', 45'+1, 90'+2) as Deportivo Saprissa defeated visiting Independiente 3-2 in their series opener.