The Under-19 division of the BLN served up an absorbing contest as Nacional Potosi U19 battled to a 2-2 draw against ABB U19 at the Estadio Victor Agustin Ugarte on the evening of 13 July 2026. The late kick‑off produced plenty of drama, with both sides sharing the spoils in a match that kept fans on the edge of their seats until the final whistle.

Match Overview

The encounter started at a high tempo, with Nacional Potosi U19 looking to impose their physical style from the first minute. ABB U19, known for their swift counter‑attacks, matched the home side’s intensity. The deadlock was broken midway through the first half when a well‑worked set‑piece gave the home team the lead, but ABB responded quickly before the interval. In the second half, another goal for either side kept the scoreline level, eventually finishing 2‑2.

Key Moments

• 29′ – Goal Nacional Potosi U19: A corner kick from the left was headed home by centre‑back Juan Carlos Mamani, who rose highest to power the ball past the ABB goalkeeper.
• 41′ – Equaliser ABB U19: ABB capitalised on a defensive lapse. A through ball split the Nacional backline, and striker Luis Alberto Quispe slotted calmly into the far corner.
• 63′ – Nacional Potosi U19 retake the lead: A rapid break down the right wing ended with a low cross that Miguel Angel Rojas turned in from close range.
• 79′ – ABB U19 equalise again: A free‑kick from 25 yards was curled over the wall and into the top corner by midfielder Jorge Andres Barriga, leaving the goalkeeper with no chance.

Tactical Story

Nacional Potosi U19 attempted to dominate possession through a 4‑3‑3 formation, relying on wing‑play and overlapping full‑backs. ABB U19, set up in a compact 4‑4‑2, stayed disciplined and looked to exploit spaces on the break. The home side’s vulnerability to set‑pieces and counter‑attacks was exposed twice, while ABB struggled to contain the physical presence of the Nacional forwards in the box. The match became increasingly stretched in the final 20 minutes, with both teams creating chances to win it – a point apiece was perhaps a fair outcome.

Standout Performers

• Jorge Andres Barriga (ABB U19): The midfield engine scored a stunning equaliser and dictated play in the centre of the park.
• Juan Carlos Mamani (Nacional Potosi U19): The defender not only scored from a corner but also made several crucial clearances under pressure.
• Miguel Angel Rojas (Nacional Potosi U19): His intelligent movement and clinical finish kept his team in the game after ABB’s first equaliser.

Impact on the Standings

The draw meant Nacional Potosi U19 missed the chance to close the gap on the league’s top four, remaining mid‑table with 18 points from 12 matches. ABB U19, meanwhile, collected a valuable away point to stay in the upper half of the BLN U19 table, now on 22 points. Both sides will feel they could have taken all three points, but the result keeps the competition tight as the season approaches its decisive phase.