SUCRE, Bolivia (Interstat) — On Wednesday, Independiente defeated visiting GV San Jose 1-0 at Estadio Olímpico Patria. Gilbert Alvarez scored in the 32nd minute, with Willie providing the assist. Independiente improved to 3-1 in the competition and across all competitions. GV San Jose dropped to 1-3 in the competition and across all competitions. GV San Jose finished without a goal. The home side held the narrow lead. GV San Jose’s Galindo was booked in the 38th minute. Independiente’s Palma was booked in the 70th, followed by GV San Jose’s Valdez in the 71st and Zeballos in the first minute of stoppage time. Independiente made substitutions in the 46th and 68th minutes, involving Rocabado Concha, Bejarano and Cardozo. GV San Jose brought on Cruz Valverde in the 74th and Calero in the 90th. Independiente’s win followed a loss to Bolivar and a 1-0 victory at Blooming, while GV San Jose had beaten Blooming and lost to Bolivar and Independiente. The visitors could not equalize after Alvarez’s goal.