Copa Bolivia: Independiente advances to semifinals as Oriente Petrolero prepares for rematch

Independiente has secured a spot in the Copa Bolivia semifinals after defeating Aurora 3-2 in the second leg of the quarterfinals. Despite the loss and two red cards, Independiente advanced with a 6-3 aggregate score, following a 4-0 victory in the first leg. The team now awaits the winner of the matchup between Always Ready and The Strongest.

In another quarterfinal matchup, Oriente Petrolero is preparing to defend a 3-2 aggregate lead against Nacional Potosí. The team, led by coach Gustavo Florentín, has been training in Sucre to adapt to the altitude before traveling to Potosí for the decisive rematch at the Víctor Agustín Ugarte stadium.

Oriente Petrolero faces internal challenges following the departure of Marco Velasco, who reportedly left the club after alleging physical and verbal aggression by Florentín. The team must avoid a loss by two or more goals to prevent elimination.