Independiente Petrolero defeats Real Tomayapo 5-1 in Copa Bolivia

Independiente Petrolero secured a dominant 5-1 victory over Real Tomayapo in the fourth round of the Copa Bolivia interseries matches. The game, held at the Patria stadium in Sucre, was largely decided in the first half.

Brazilian player Gean Carlos Morais set the pace with a double in the first ten minutes, scoring a header in the 4th minute and a right-footed shot in the 10th. Willie Barbosa added to the lead with a goal in the 32nd minute and a second header in the 72nd minute following a counterattack. Gustavo Cristaldo also contributed with a goal from outside the area in the 38th minute.

Real Tomayapo had an opportunity to reduce the deficit via a penalty in the 70th minute, but the shot was saved by goalkeeper Jhohan Gutiérrez. With this win, Independiente Petrolero moves to seven points, placing them second in Group D, just one point behind the leader, Bolívar.