ORURO, Bolivia (Interstat) — Real Oruro defeated visiting Aurora 1-0 on Saturday at Estadio Jesús Bermúdez, getting the only goal of the match from Ademar Rivera in the 41st minute. Real Oruro improved to 2-0 in the competition and 3-2-1 across all competitions. Aurora fell to 0-1-1 in the competition and 2-1-3 across all competitions. The match was played at Estadio Jesús Bermúdez in Oruro.

Rivera had the most important performance of the game, with a 72-minute statline that included one goal and a yellow card. Jhamil Ari Cruz also played 72 minutes and recorded one assist. Rivera’s goal separated the sides, and Real Oruro protected the lead after halftime. Real Oruro’s win came in a match that featured seven yellow cards and a series of substitutions on both sides. The first half included three yellow cards, all to Real Oruro, before Rivera scored. Ademar Rivera was booked in the 34th minute and substituted in the 72nd minute.

Aurora opened the second half with three substitutions in the 46th minute, bringing on Amarilla A., Sanchez E. and Sanchez H. Real Oruro made two changes in the 54th minute, with Gatti F. and Pinto D. entering. Gatti F. had been booked in the 17th minute. Real Oruro made another change in the 65th minute when Tifner H. entered. Aurora made two more substitutions in the 70th minute, bringing on Barro L. and Viviani L. Real Oruro then replaced Ari Cruz and Rivera in the 72nd minute. The changes continued a busy second half as both teams sought to control the middle of the field. Aurora used five substitutions, and Real Oruro also used five.

Yellow cards were frequent. Real Oruro’s Gatti F. was booked in the 17th minute, Rivera E. in the 23rd and Ademar Rivera in the 34th. Aurora’s Vidaurre I. was cautioned in the 71st minute. Real Oruro’s Gomez J. P. received a yellow card in the 77th minute. Aurora’s Villca D. was booked in the 83rd minute, and Vaca H. was cautioned in the 90th minute. The cards interrupted the flow of the match and left both teams managing discipline through the final whistle. Real Oruro received four yellow cards and Aurora received three.

Aurora could not produce an equalizer after Rivera’s goal. The visitors finished with no goals, while Real Oruro scored once. Real Oruro’s back line held through the late stages as Aurora pushed for a tying goal. The match at Estadio Jesús Bermúdez ended with Real Oruro taking the competition win and Aurora remaining without a victory in the competition. Real Oruro’s competition record is now 2-0. Aurora’s competition record is now 0-1-1. Real Oruro’s competition record remained perfect with two wins from two matches. Aurora’s competition record remained at one loss and one draw.

Aurora’s previous results included a 2-2 draw against Nacional Potosi, a 2-0 win over Academia del Balompie, a 1-1 draw at Real Potosi, a 2-2 draw against SA Bulo Bulo and a 1-0 win at Academia del Balompie. Real Oruro’s previous results included a 3-1 win at Universitario de Vinto, a 4-0 win over Tomayapo, a 0-2 loss at Nacional Potosi, a 2-2 draw against Always Ready and a 1-2 loss at Tomayapo. Aurora’s overall record is now 2-1-3. Real Oruro’s overall record is now 3-2-1.

Interstat’s game simulator had projected a final score of Real Oruro 3, Aurora 3. Interstat’s ELO system had projected Real Oruro with a 63.9 percent probability to win. Aurora had been installed as a pregame favorite with a spread of -0.25. The total score of 1 went over the over/under line of 3.5.