Aurora Looks to Close Gap on The Strongest in Clausura Tournament

Aurora Looks to Close Gap on The Strongest in Clausura Tournament

(sigh) Oh joy, another article about football. Because, you know, the world was just missing that. Alright, let’s get on with it. (in a dry, sarcastic tone, a la Jimmy Carr)

Aurora’s Big Chance to Shine (or Not)

Ah, the thrill of the Clausura tournament! I can barely contain my excitement. (not) Aurora, the team that’s been flying under the radar, is gearing up to take on San Antonio Bulo Bulo. You know, the team with a name that sounds like a Bolivian theme park. (chuckles, à la Rowan Atkinson)

Now, let’s get to the nitty-gritty. Aurora’s been doing rather well, what with their recent 1-0 win over those scoundrels, the brindle team. ( pause ) Yes, I had to look up what "brindle" means, it’s a striped pattern, apparently. Anyhoo… With that win, they’ve moved into third place, a mere five points behind The Strongest, who are currently basking in the glory of second spot. (scoffs) Ah, The Strongest, a team that’s about as intimidating as a kitten with a ball of yarn.

But fear not, folks! Aurora’s got this! I mean, they’ve got the momentum of three undefeated games, and their trainer, Sergio Órteman, is surely doing something right. Maybe it’s the coffee, maybe it’s the, ahem, stern talks, or perhaps he’s just winging it like the rest of us in life. (chuckles, a la Ricky Gervais) Who knows?

And then, there’s San Antonio Bulo Bulo, the team with the pretty colors and the mid-table mediocrity. Ah, bless them. They’ve got the peace of mind that comes with knowing they’ve already qualified for the group stage of the Copa Libertadores de América. (air quotes) "Peace of mind"… Like, who needs to win when you’ve already got a nice, shiny trophy waiting for you at home?

All jokes aside, San Antonio’s not exactly on a tear. Two consecutive losses, three months without a home win… sounds like they’re about as perky as a sleepy sloth on a Sunday afternoon. (yawns) Their last win was on August 12, against… Universitario de Vinto… sounds like a tour operator’s paradise!

Now, I know what you’re thinking: "Aurora’s got this in the bag!" But, let’s not get ahead of ourselves. San Antonio’s still got it in them… or maybe they don’t. Who cares? It’s football, innit? The only thing that matters is who wins, and who gets to go home with the coveted… ur… ( Luigitecup?)

(matchday hype, à la Lee Evans) Alright, folks! Get ready for the thrill-a-minute action of… Aurora vs. San Antonio Bulo Bulo! Don’t forget to stock up on snacks, tidy up the toys, and mute your hangry toddler for the duration of the match. May the team with the best chanting win!

The light blue team prior to their trip to Entre Ríos for their match. Photo: Club Aurora.

Sports 360 / La Paz

Aurora is set to face a pivotal challenge in their pursuit of a Copa Libertadores de América 2025 qualification spot as they travel to the Carlos Villegas stadium in Entre Ríos to take on San Antonio Bulo Bulo in the 23rd matchday of the Clausura tournament this Tuesday (3:00 p.m.).

Sunday’s hard-fought 1-0 victory over the brindle team has instilled renewed confidence within the team, catapulting them within five points of their coveted goal.

Currently third in the Accumulated Table with 50 units, Aurora finds itself in a competitive spot, just five points shy of The Strongest (55), which occupies the second position and has secured the Bolivia 3 spot for the Libertadores. This ranking leaves Aurora hopeful of surpassing their current Bolivia 2 spot in the Copa Sudamericana standings.

Noteworthy is that Tigre, the team ranking above Aurora, owes one game to Oriente Petrolero on the 19th, potentially providing The Strongest a slight edge.

Under the expert guidance of coach Sergio Órteman, the Cochabambinos have progressed impressively, demonstrating resilience and unwavering determination, earning two wins and a draw in their last three outings.

Standing tall on the precipice of securing victory on their home turf, however, will be San Antonio, fueled by their remarkable win that ensured their Copa Libertadores de América 2025 qualification through their title win in the Apertura tournament.

However, they have shown signs of decline in the second half of the year, reverting to 12th in the League with 37 points, and 13th in the Clausura with 23 points.

In stark contrast to their early success, San Antonio has experienced two consecutive losses and has failed to triumph on their home ground in nearly three and a half months, with their most recent victory resulting in a thrilling 2-1 win against Universitario de Vinto on August 12.

Ever since that exhilarating win, the team has suffered three heart-wrenching losses and succumbed to two draws within the confines of their own stronghold.

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