This Friday a new one will open New chapter of the Clausura Tournament of the Professional Division, when Always Ready receives a visit from Oriente Petrolero. The meeting is scheduled for 20:00 at the Municipal Stadium of Villa Ingenio, in El Alto. This duel, corresponding to the 12th round, will be officiated by the referee from Cochabamba, Porfirio Serrano, who will have the assistance of his compatriots Richard Orellana and Henry Torrico on the sidelines.
A crucial match for both teams
Always Ready comes to this meeting with the high morale after having recently obtained a 1-0 victory against GV San José. Currently, the team is in the third position in the table with 18 points, and a victory would allow them to climb to second place, equal on points with The Strongest. For their part, East Oil, directed by Joaquin Monasterio, looking to get back on track after a run of negative results. Despite having started the tournament with four consecutive wins, the team from Santa Cruz has suffered two defeats and a draw in its last three games, which has left them in the sixth place with 16 points.
Keys to the match
Always Ready coach Eduardo Quinteros has emphasized the importance of maintaining a game offensive and take advantage of the bands, as well as mid-range shots. “We have worked hard on finishing, but football is about streaks,” said Quinteros, who is confident that his players will maintain their form to overcome a rival that is coming in badly beaten.
On the eastern side, the situation is more complicated. The main loss will be that of midfielder Carlos ‘Riky’ Áñezwho was sent off in the last classic and will not be available for this match. However, the recovery of the striker Gilbert Alvarezwho has already served his suspension, could be a relief for the team. Alvarez, along with Argentine Marcos Riquelme, could form a dangerous offensive duo looking to break the negative streak in a stadium where they have historically failed to win.
Other meetings of the date
He Saturday Three attractive matches will be played in different cities of the country. First thing in the morning, at 15:00, The Félix Capriles stadium in Cochabamba will host the match between FC University and Independent. Then at 17:30, Nacional Potosí will receive Gualberto Villarroel from San José at the Victor Agustin Ugarte in Potosi. Finally, the last match of the Saturday day will take place in Santa Cruz, where Blooming will face Real Santa Cruz from the 20:00 at the Tahuichi stadium.
He Sunday, The date will continue with three more matches. In Tarija, from 15:00, Real Tomayapo will play against The Strongest at the IV Centenario stadium. At 17:30, Wilstermann will face Guabirá at the Félix Capriles in Cochabamba. The last match of the day will be played at the Tahuichi in Santa Cruz, where Royal Pari will host Aurora at 20:00.
Closing date 12
Finally, the date 12 will come to an end on Monday, August 19 with the match between Bolivar and San Antonio de Bulo Bulo, scheduled at the Hernando Siles stadium starting at 20:00. This match will be crucial for Bolívar, who are looking to maintain their position at the top of the table while preparing for their Copa Libertadores match.
