Promotion: Deportes Santa Cruz laments draw against Iquique and remains in the lower part of the table

Santa Cruz, Bolivia – The "Comerciantes" of Deportes Santa Cruz are once again left to rue missed opportunities after a disappointing 2-2 draw at home against Deportes Iquique. In a match where they held a commanding two-goal lead thanks to a brace from Diego Arias in the first half, the team faltered, allowing Iquique to equalize and snatch a point away from home.

This latest result extends Santa Cruz's winless streak and keeps them firmly entrenched in the lower half of the Liga de Ascenso table. Currently sitting in the penultimate position with just 7 points, the team is precariously close to the relegation zone, with only bottom-placed Rangers below them. The draw, while preventing a loss, offers little solace to a squad desperate for victories to climb the standings.

Looking ahead, Deportes Santa Cruz faces another challenging fixture away against Recoleta on May 9th. The team's inability to close out matches, particularly after establishing a lead, is a growing concern for coach John Armijo and the club's supporters. From a local perspective in Santa Cruz, the expectation is for the team to be a strong contender, and this continued struggle for points is a source of frustration. The hope remains that the team can find a way to convert promising positions into much-needed wins to avoid a potential drop to lower divisions.

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Pese a que los "comerciantes" arrancaron en ventaja con el doblete de Diego Arias (12' y 19'), los tantos de Isaac Díaz (45+1') antes del descanso y el posterior gol de Brayan Garrido (57') definieron el marcador.