Final Result and Key Goal

Club Bolívar 1-1 São Paulo SP finished all square in the Copa Sudamericana. The visitors took the lead through Robert Arboleda in the 23rd minute with an assist from Iago Borduchi. The match ended 1-1 after both sides traded early opportunities that left scorers unavailable from the match data in several instances.

First-Half Flow and Timeline

The opening period saw intense pressure from both teams right from the kickoff. São Paulo registered the first shot through Pablo Maia in the opening minute. Club Bolívar responded with multiple throw-ins and a corner in the sixth minute that led to a shot from Dairon Asprilla. Further chances followed quickly, including efforts from Luciano for the visitors and Erwin Saaverda for the hosts. The decisive moment arrived in the 23rd minute when Robert Arboleda found the net for São Paulo after a corner. The half featured several fouls, tackles by Pablo Maia and Domingos Duarte, and offside calls against Dairon Asprilla. No red cards were shown and only one yellow went to the away side.

Standout Stats and Second Half

Expected goals finished nearly identical with Club Bolívar at 0.62 and São Paulo at 0.61. Club Bolívar recorded seven corners to São Paulo’s four. Shots on target favored the hosts three to two, with Carlos Melgar hitting two on target and Robson Matheus adding one. São Paulo’s on-target efforts came from Robert Arboleda and Marcos Antonio. Home players took 17 shots in total while the visitors managed 11. Fouls totaled seven for Bolívar and ten for São Paulo. The second half produced no further goals despite continued attempts and five minutes of added time. Injury time reached five minutes overall.

The even xG and shot counts reflected a balanced contest where neither side could force a winner. Club Bolívar created more corners but São Paulo converted their key chance through Arboleda. For more Copa Sudamericana updates, scores, and tips visit AltBets.