Blooming and Always Ready played out a goalless draw in the thirteenth round of the Apertura. The match ended 0:0 on Wednesday evening, leaving both sides with a single point from their latest fixture. Always Ready had arrived in better form, having won four consecutive matches, while Blooming's recent record showed more inconsistency.
The home side held a slight edge in possession, their 52 percent allowing them to control the tempo more often. Both teams registered eight shots in total, though Blooming created two big chances while Always Ready found none. The visitors managed fewer corners, just three against seven, and their attacking transitions produced less clear-cut opportunity.
Always Ready's defensive work was the more extensive operation, with 28 clearances compared to Blooming's 17. Their goalkeeper made four saves while the home keeper saved twice. The away team also had one red card to account for in their disciplinary record, though no specific incident was recorded in the match events.
The result keeps Blooming in tenth place with 23 points from 18 games, five wins, eight draws and five losses. Always Ready remain second on 39 points, eleven victories and six draws, with only one defeat to their name. The gap between them in the table remains significant at 16 points.
Blooming's recent performances showed mixed results, including a 0:2 loss to San Antonio Bulo Bulo and a 1:1 draw with Strongest. Always Ready's run had been stronger, with victories over Bolivar and San Antonio Bulo Bulo among their latest successes. This draw interrupted their momentum without undermining their position.
