Potosí, Bolivia — Nacional Potosí secured three crucial points in CONMEBOL Libertadores competition with a narrow victory over Botafogo, decided by a second-half strike from Óscar Baldomar.
The hosts dominated proceedings from the opening whistle, controlling nearly two-thirds of possession and creating significantly more attacking opportunities. Despite their territorial advantage, Nacional Potosí managed just two shots on target from their 25 total attempts.
Baldomar broke the deadlock two minutes into the second half, capitalizing on Nacional Potosí's sustained pressure to give the Bolivian side the lead. Botafogo struggled to generate offensive momentum throughout the match, managing only eight total shots with two on target.
GOALS:- 47' Óscar Baldomar - Nacional Potosí
STANDOUT PLAYERS:- Nacional Potosí: Óscar Baldomar - Match-winning goal, constant attacking presence- Botafogo: Newton - Defensive work in difficult conditions
KEY STAT: Nacional Potosí dominated possession with 65.2% and outshot Botafogo 25-8, though both teams managed just two shots on target each.