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Bolívar secures dramatic victory over Guabirá to maintain league lead

Bolívar maintained its position at the top of the Bolivian professional championship with a 2-1 victory against Guabirá at the Gilberto Parada stadium in Montero. Carlos Melgar opened the scoring for the visiting side with a free kick in the 32nd minute.

Guabirá responded in the 55th minute when Denilso Fernández scored following a rebound from a shot by Carlos Lampe. However, Robson Matheus secured the win for Bolívar with a decisive goal in the 91st minute. The victory brings Bolívar to 57 points, keeping them ahead of Always Ready.

Following the match, the atmosphere was marked by tension as stones were reportedly thrown from the stands toward goalkeeper Carlos Lampe.

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Ambato · Barcelona SC · Bolívar · Carlos Melgar · Gilberto Parada Stadium · Guabirá · Macará · Pablo Trobbiani · Robson Matheus