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Gualberto Villarroel SJ edges Independiente Petrolero with an early goal
Sucre, Bolivia – Gualberto Villarroel SJ secured a crucial victory in the 17th round of the Bolivian Primera División Clausura, defeating Independiente Petrolero 1-0 in a match played at the Estadio Olímpico Patria.
The match started at a high tempo, with both sides looking to create danger in the opposition’s box. However, the first goal arrived in the 36th minute thanks to J. Sanguinetti, who capitalized on a precise pass from H. Rodríguez to give his team the lead.
Independiente Petrolero tried to respond, but they found themselves up against a solid Gualberto Villarroel SJ defense. Despite having more possession of the ball and generating more scoring opportunities (22 shots, 6 on target), the visiting team couldn’t find the key to unlock the defensive lock.
In the second half, the match continued in the same vein, although Independiente Petrolero had a clear chance that was disallowed by VAR in the 83rd minute.
Despite the missed opportunities, Gualberto Villarroel SJ was efficient in defense and managed to maintain their lead until the final whistle, adding three valuable points to their tally and climbing the table.
Statistics:
* Independiente Petrolero: 56% possession, 22 shots (6 on target, 9 off target), 4 corners, 13 fouls, 3 yellow cards, None red cards
* Gualberto Villarroel SJ: 44% possession, 6 shots (2 on target, 3 off target), 3 corners, 11 fouls, 3 yellow cards, None red cards
Events:
* 26′: Independiente Petrolero – Yellow card for F. Gatti
* 33′: Independiente Petrolero – Yellow card for W. Soleto
* 36′: Gualberto Villarroel SJ – Goal by J. Sanguinetti (assisted by H. Rodríguez)
* 39′: Gualberto Villarroel SJ – Yellow card for V. Melgar
* 68′: Gualberto Villarroel SJ – Yellow card for S. Torres
* 72′: Independiente Petrolero – Yellow card for D. Castellon
* 72′: Gualberto Villarroel SJ – Missed penalty by H. Sanchez
* 90′: Gualberto Villarroel SJ – Yellow card for G. Morales
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Substitutions independiente petrolero: at minute 46 M. Romero came in and D. Vargas went out., at minute 46 Thomaz came in and F. Gatti went out., at minute 74 D. Porozo came in and A. Bejarano went out., at minute 78 D. Valda came in and D. Castellon went out., at minute 86 M. Quiroga came in and D. Navarro went out.
Substitutions gualberto villarroel sj: at minute 46 G. Morales came in and K. C. Garcia Claure went out., at minute 58 P. Loza came in and B. Sobrero went out., at minute 84 A. Seimandi came in and H. Rodriguez went out., at minute 88 E. Velasquez came in and S. Torres went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Independiente Petrolero
Titulares:
Gualberto Villarroel SJ
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