SUCRE, Bolivia (Interstat) — Gilbert Alvarez scored twice and Independiente beat Academia del Balompie 4-2 on Saturday at Estadio Olímpico Patria. Alvarez opened the scoring in the 3rd minute and added another in the 28th. Willie scored in the 17th, and Lazaro Crescencio made it 4-1 in the 59th for Independiente, which improved to 1-1-1 in competition and 5-2-1 overall. Saul Torres provided two assists, and K. Sanchez added one. Academia del Balompie got goals from Zinedinne La Fuente in the 23rd and Jeffrey Minah in the 79th. Minah scored 13 minutes after entering as a substitute. The visitors’ late goal came after Independiente had built a three-goal advantage. Denilson Valda had an assist and a yellow card. A. Bejarano also was booked in the 80th. Academia del Balompie fell to 0-3 in competition and 1-6 overall. Independiente led 3-1 at halftime and closed out the home win despite late pressure.