South American football: Always Ready and Sport Huancayo lead their respective leagues

In Bolivia, Always Ready secured the top spot in the División Profesional after a 5-1 comeback victory against CDT Real Oruro in El Alto. Despite conceding an early penalty to Leandro Corulo, Always Ready responded with an Enrique Triverio hat-trick. The win, aided by the expulsion of Yhonjairo Villegas, brings Always Ready to 51 points, putting pressure on league leader Bolívar.

In Peru, Sport Huancayo maintains its position as the sole leader of the Torneo Clausura with 28 points following a 4-1 win over Alianza Atlético. Universitario follows closely with 27 points after a 3-0 victory against Juan Pablo II College. Other notable results include Cusco FC defeating Sporting Cristal 3-1.

In Ecuador, Técnico Universitario moved out of the relegation zone with a 3-0 victory over Mushuc Runa in Ambato. Goals from Bagner Delgado, Luis Estupiñán, and a penalty from Diego Armas secured the win for the 'Rodillo Rojo', while Mushuc Runa was left with ten players following Freddy Mina's expulsion.