After two wins in closed doors matches, the Strip headed south to defeat the Bolivian side Refinero.
Following victories over Chili Sub 20 and Magallanes, the squad shifted focus toward Catholic University as preparations for the 2023 schedule continued, with friendly fixtures guiding Ariel Holan in shaping the strongest possible lineup.
Catholic Squad – Reinforcements and casualties
In a friendly clash against Oriente Petrolero in Concepción, Cruzados and Albiverdes dominated from the opening whistle, offering a glimpse of their form ahead of the Copa Sudamericana. The Bolivians would meet Guabirá on March 8, and a day later the Strip visited Audax Italiano for an international test, a key milestone for a coach already familiar with cup success with Independiente.
UC has historic matches with Chilean sides, including a 4-0 and 5-1 aggregate win in the Libertadores playbacks of 1997. In San Carlos and Santa Cruz de la Sierra the Chilean giants showed momentum, and in the Eighth Region Catholic took control from start to finish, prevailing against a team misaligned with Ester Roa. A goal from Fernando Zampedri from the spot punctuated the win, while Popcorn’s Alexander Aravena added a late goal that sealed the result and highlighted the side as a four-time champion during their 2023 unveiling to supporters.
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- Arranged the albiverde changing room…
- UC EDUCATION, ENDORSED!
- The International Cup Cup is here:
- Not available: Cuevas, Di Santo and Burdisso.
- New shirt for UC!
- Inside the stadium the crossed cast.
- Located in the Penquista area Oriente Petrolero …
ORIENTE HAS ITS FIRST PRACTICE: The first refinery team trained at the headquarters of the Medical College of the Muni Concepcion, where tactical work was prioritized. The squad is complete and every player is at the disposal of the coach. pic
– Oriente Petrolero (@cdopetrolero) January 4, 2023
The Cato is installed in Conce:
The International Cup organizes this game in the Collao. The four-time champion unveils new clothing this week. The 2022 Refinery concluded with a message for the country’s authorities and solidarity with the people of Santa Cruz amid the protests. Oriente traveled to Chile on Tuesday the 3rd.
Source: Goal