The Strongest wins seven-goal thriller against Universitario de Vinto

The Strongest secured a hard-fought 4-3 victory against Universitario de Vinto at the Hernando Siles stadium, marking a return to winning ways in the tournament. The match, which kicked off the second round of the all-play-all competition, was a seven-goal thriller that kept spectators on the edge of their seats until the final whistle.

The home team, managed by Antonio Carlos Zago, took an early lead in the 6th minute through Jaime Arrascaita, who finished a well-worked play. The Strongest extended their advantage in the 29th minute when Martín Chiatti tapped in a rebound from a free-kick. However, Universitario de Vinto responded swiftly, with Agustín Jara scoring twice before halftime, capitalizing on rebounds to level the score at 2-2 by the break.

In the second half, The Strongest regained the lead in the 50th minute with Chiatti's second goal. Yet, Universitario de Vinto once again fought back, equalizing in the 66th minute when Hernán Rodríguez's free-kick found the net after a save attempt by Rodrigo Banegas. The decisive moment came in the 84th minute when Kevin Salvatierra unleashed a powerful shot from approximately 25 meters, finding the top corner for the final 4-3 scoreline.

This crucial win propels The Strongest to 30 points, drawing them level with Bolívar in second place in the league table, although they have played one more game than their traditional rivals. The victory underscores The Strongest's resilience in a tightly contested match.