Always Ready took control of the Apertura with a comprehensive four-goal victory over Nacional Potosí in the First Division on September 16th. The visitors ended a run of four consecutive wins for the home side, who had looked solid in their recent form. By then it was clear this would not be a routine fixture.
Nacional started with the ball and kept it, moving into the opposition half with purpose. They created nothing from it. Always Ready were patient, waiting for the right moment. The first goal came at the half-hour mark when E. Triverio found space and made it count. To be fair, Nacional had their chances but couldn't finish. The second goal followed shortly after, courtesy of J. Maraude, and the home side began to look uncomfortable.
The second half belonged to Always Ready. They added two more goals through Triverio at the eighty-first minute and R. Gomez Miranda eight minutes later. Nacional made several changes trying to find a response, but the momentum had shifted. And here's the thing about matches like this — once the pattern is set, it is difficult to break.
Our prediction of an away win came through, though we gave it only thirty-seven percent confidence. It was not a guess. Always Ready had the professionalism to take their chances when they appeared, and Nacional failed to impose themselves despite having more possession. The result reflected that imbalance.
The statistics tell the story. Nacional held fifty-six percent possession but managed only two shots on target from eight attempts, creating zero big chances. Always Ready, with forty-four percent possession, registered nine shots on target and created two clear opportunities. Three shots on target against four goals for the visitors showed clinical efficiency.
The result leaves Nacional eighth with twenty-seven points after twenty games, while Always Ready sit second with forty-five points. The home side's recent momentum has been halted. What remains to be seen is whether they can respond or if this was a sign of deeper issues in their approach.
