Nacional Potosí Hold On to Beat Always Ready 1-0
Nacional Potosí secured a narrow victory over Always Ready in the Copa Profesional División, closing Group Stage - 5 with a 1:0 win. The result came after a match where possession was heavily skewed, yet the hosts managed to protect their lead through the final whistle. It was a day where efficiency mattered more than dominance, and Nacional Potosi saw their chances through to the end.
The match unfolded in a manner that defied the statistics. Nacional Potosí controlled the ball for 60 per cent of the encounter, while Always Ready managed just 40 per cent. The hosts registered 24 shots, 11 on target, compared with 5 for their visitors, 2 on target. Yet the scoreboard told a different story, and Nacional Potosi had nothing to lose as they held firm.
The goal came at minute 90, a late strike that put the game to bed early enough to matter. Prior to that, the match had been a back-and-forth affair with chances at both ends. Always Ready created opportunities but failed to convert, while Nacional Potosí took their moment when it arrived. The crowd roared them on through the final minutes, sensing what was coming.
Discipline was tested throughout, with Always Ready picking up two yellow cards through S. Cuestas and R. Perez, while Nacional Potosí remained clean. The hosts made several changes to see out the game, bringing on fresh legs to manage the closing stages. It was a tactical move that paid off, extending their resilience in tight matches.
The result leaves Nacional Potosí in a stronger position as the group stage concludes. Always Ready, despite their recent form including a 4:0 victory earlier in the month, could not find the breakthrough they needed. The goal difference in this fixture matters, and Nacional Potosi took full advantage of their late moment to secure three points.
