

Always Ready 0–1 The Strongest: Tigres Snatch Vital Win in La Paz
Always Ready suffered a narrow 1–0 defeat at home to The Strongest in a tense Bolivian Primera División clash at the Estadio Municipal de El Alto on 15 May 2026. A solitary second‑half goal proved enough for the visitors to take all three points, deepening the home side’s struggles in front of their own fans.
The match was played at altitude, a traditional advantage for Always Ready, but The Strongest showed tactical discipline and resilience. The decisive moment came in the 68th minute when a swift counter‑attack caught the Always Ready defence out of position, allowing The Strongest’s forward to slot the ball past the goalkeeper.
Despite dominating possession for long stretches, Always Ready failed to convert their chances. The Strongest’s goalkeeper was forced into several key saves, and the home side hit the woodwork twice in the second half. The defeat leaves Always Ready looking over their shoulder in the league table, while The Strongest climb into the top four.
Key performers included The Strongest’s defensive midfielder, who cut out numerous attacks, and their goalkeeper, who earned a clean sheet with a composed performance. For Always Ready, the lack of a clinical finisher was evident, and they will need to address that in upcoming matches.
The result is a blow for Always Ready’s hopes of qualifying for continental competition, while The Strongest continue their push for the title. The two sides will meet again later in the season, with revenge likely on the home side’s mind.