Nacional Potosí 9-0 Always Ready: Hosts surge to historic Copa LFPB rout

Nacional Potosí produced one of the most emphatic performances of the Bolivian Copa LFPB season, crushing Always Ready 9-0 at the Estadio Víctor Agustín Ugarte on September 26, 2026. The scoreline was remarkable not only for its margin but for the complete control the hosts exerted from the opening whistle, turning a competitive cup fixture into a one-sided showcase of finishing, pressing and attacking width.

By the time the final whistle arrived, Nacional Potosí had recorded a result that will be remembered as a landmark in the competition’s recent history. Always Ready, a side normally capable of causing problems with their direct running and set-piece threat, had no answer to the pace and precision of the home team’s play. The 9-0 victory instantly becomes a reference point in discussions about the biggest Copa LFPB wins and the most dominant home performances of the 2026 campaign.

Match overview

Nacional Potosí set the tone almost immediately. The hosts pressed high, won second balls in midfield and attacked the space behind Always Ready’s defensive line with relentless energy. Their opening goal arrived after a sustained spell of possession, and once the first strike went in, the match tilted decisively in their favour.

Always Ready attempted to steady themselves by dropping deeper and trying to spring counterattacks, but Nacional Potosí’s midfield kept turning possession over quickly. The home side led 5-0 by half-time, a scoreline that already felt decisive. Rather than easing off after the break, Nacional Potosí added four more goals in the second half, maintaining their concentration and continuing to create chances through both central combinations and wide overloads.

Key moments

• Early breakthrough: Nacional Potosí opened the scoring inside the first quarter-hour, settling any early nerves and forcing Always Ready onto the back foot.
• Quickfire double: Two goals in rapid succession doubled the advantage and shattered the visitors’ defensive shape.
• First-half hat-trick: Nacional Potosí’s central striker completed a first-half hat-trick before the interval, capping a ruthless individual display.
• 5-0 at the break: A further goal before half-time sent the hosts into the dressing room with a commanding five-goal cushion.
• Second-half continuation: The hosts added a sixth soon after the restart, refusing to let the tempo drop.
• Late flurry: Further goals from wide areas and a substitute sealed the 9-0 result, with Always Ready unable to stop the flow of attacks.

Tactical story: pressure, width and relentless transitions

Nacional Potosí’s approach was built on aggressive ball recovery and fast vertical play. Their midfield pressed Always Ready’s first pass aggressively, cutting off central outlets and forcing errors near the visitors’ penalty area. When possession was won, the ball was moved quickly into the channels, where the full-backs and wingers combined to stretch the defensive block.

The hosts also dominated set-piece situations. Corners and wide free-kicks repeatedly caused problems, with Always Ready struggling to clear their lines. Nacional Potosí’s centre-backs pushed high, the defensive midfielder screened loose balls, and the front line attacked every delivery with conviction. That combination of organized pressure and direct finishing turned the match into a procession.

Always Ready’s difficulty was compounded by their inability to retain possession for long enough to relieve pressure. Their forward line was isolated, and when they did win the ball, Nacional Potosí’s counter-press swarmed them immediately. The visitors’ usually reliable transitions became a source of danger rather than relief, and the scoreline reflected the growing imbalance in confidence and structure.

Standout performers

Nacional Potosí’s centre-forward was the headline act, scoring a first-half hat-trick and constantly occupying both center-backs. His movement created space for others, and his finishing was clinical. The attacking midfielder dictated the rhythm, linking midfield and attack with sharp one-touch combinations and arriving late in the box to add goals.

The wide players were equally influential. The left winger repeatedly beat his marker and delivered dangerous crosses, while the right-sided attacker drifted inside to create numerical advantages in central areas. The captain and defensive midfielder controlled the game without the ball, winning tackles and recycling possession efficiently. Even the substitutes contributed, with a late goal underlining the depth of the squad.

Always Ready’s difficult night

Always Ready arrived with hopes of using their p