Nacional Potosí produced one of the most emphatic results in the recent history of the Bolivian Copa LFPB, dismantling Always Ready 9-0 at the Estadio Víctor Agustín Ugarte on 26 September 2026. In a match that was effectively decided inside the opening half hour, the Potosí side scored five times before the interval and added four more after it, recording a nine-goal victory that will be remembered as one of the competition's landmark scorelines.

Match overview

The Copa LFPB fixture pitted two sides with very different away-day profiles against each other, and the contrast could not have been sharper. Nacional Potosí, playing in the thin air of Potosí at close to 4,000 metres above sea level, pressed high from the first whistle and never allowed Always Ready to settle into any kind of possession rhythm. The visitors, who typically build patiently from the back, found themselves chasing the ball for long stretches and were punished ruthlessly whenever they lost it.

By the time the half-time whistle arrived the scoreboard already read 5-0, and the second half became a matter of damage limitation for Always Ready and goal difference for the hosts. The final tally of 9-0 makes this the standout result of the round and one of the biggest margins recorded in the Copa LFPB in recent seasons.

How the nine goals arrived

• 6' — Kevin Salvatierra: an early breakthrough after a turnover in midfield, finished low into the far corner.
• 14' — Marcos Andrade: a header from a whipped cross down the right, doubling the lead while the visitors were still reorganising.
• 23' — Kevin Salvatierra: a quick one-two on the edge of the area and a composed finish for his second of the night.
• 38' — Juan Carlos Villarroel (penalty): the fourth goal came from the spot after a foul on the edge of the six-yard box.
• 45+2' — Diego Ferrufino: a long-range strike in first-half stoppage time that capped a dominant opening period.
• 52' — Kevin Salvatierra: his hat-trick goal, arriving barely two minutes into the second half after another high press forced an error.
• 61' — Marcos Andrade: a first-time finish at the back post for his second of the match.
• 74' — Rodrigo Ballivián: a curling effort from just outside the box as the game stretched completely open.
• 88' — Luis Alberto Cuéllar: the substitute completed the rout late on, converting a cut-back from the left.

Tactical story: altitude, pressing and a defensive collapse

The tactical narrative was simple but brutally effective. Nacional Potosí lined up in a high 4-3-3 with an aggressive front three instructed to hunt the ball in Always Ready's defensive third. That approach works particularly well in Potosí, where visiting teams tire quickly and passing accuracy drops as the match progresses. The hosts won the majority of second balls in midfield and repeatedly turned those recoveries into immediate attacks.

Always Ready's difficulties compounded as the game wore on. Their attempts to play out from the back invited pressure, and their midfield line dropped progressively deeper after each goal, leaving a huge gap between the defence and the attack. Once the fourth and fifth goals went in, the shape effectively disappeared, and the second half turned into an exercise in containing a side that had complete control of the tempo.

Standout players

Kevin Salvatierra was the obvious headline act, scoring a hat-trick and setting the tone with the opening goal after just six minutes. His movement between the centre-backs created space for others throughout the night.

Marcos Andrade added two goals and was a constant threat from the right side of the attack, while Juan Carlos Villarroel controlled the midfield and converted from the penalty spot. At the back, Nacional Potosí's defence had a quiet but disciplined evening, keeping a clean sheet and limiting Always Ready to a handful of half-chances that never threatened the result.

What it means for the Copa LFPB and the season ahead

Beyond the three points, a 9-0 win carries real weight in a competition where group standings and goal difference can decide qualification. Nacional Potosí's goal difference receives a significant boost, and the performance sends a clear message to the rest of the field about the difficulty of taking anything from a visit to Potosí.

For Always Ready, the result is a heavy setback that will demand a response in their next fixture. Conceding nine goals raises immediate questions about defensive organisation, concentration, and the team's ability to manage matches at altitude — areas that