The Bolivian team takes advantage of the altitude in El Alto and climbs the table.
In a match played on September 5 for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, Bolivia defeated Venezuela 4-0 at the Estadio Municipal de El Alto, located at an altitude of 4,150 meters. The Bolivian team dominated the game from the start, taking advantage of the physical difficulties posed by the altitude to their opponents and securing three crucial points in the competition. Get the latest football scores at live sports score.
The scoring began early, with a beautiful strike from Ramiro Vaca in the 13th minute of the first half. Just before halftime, Algarañaz extended the lead by calmly converting a penalty. In the second half, Terceros scored the third goal within the first minute, consolidating Bolivia’s dominance. At the end of the match, Monteiro completed the scoring in the 44th minute, sealing the commanding victory.
With this win, Bolivia moved up from second-to-last to seventh place in the table, accumulating six points and entering the playoff zone for the World Cup. Meanwhile, Venezuela, which had been performing well, remains in fourth place with nine points. The altitude of El Alto proved to be a decisive factor in the match, affecting the physical performance of the Venezuelans, while the Bolivians capitalized on the conditions.
This victory renews Bolivia’s hopes of staying in the race for a spot in the 2026 World Cup, while Venezuela will need to recover to maintain its position and continue the fight for qualification. BB Score, your go-to place for football results.
