Club 3 de Mayo 0-3 1º de Marzo FDM | Paraguayan Cup – First Round

1º de Marzo FDM produced a dominant away performance to defeat Club 3 de Mayo 3-0 in the first round of the Paraguayan Cup on 23 July 2026. The result secured their passage to the next stage and underlined their ambitions in the knockout competition.

Match Overview

Played at the Estadio 3 de Mayo, the match saw the visitors control proceedings from the outset. 3 de Mayo, a club from the Paraguayan second division, struggled to contain the attacking intensity of 1º de Marzo, who compete in the top-tier Primera División. The final scoreline accurately reflected the balance of play.

Key Moments

• 18th minute: 1º de Marzo took the lead through a well-placed shot from the edge of the box after a corner was cleared only partially.
• 41st minute: A swift counter-attack caught 3 de Mayo off guard; the winger squared for a simple tap-in to make it 2-0.
• 67th minute: The victory was sealed when a long ball over the top was latched onto by the striker, who finished coolly under the goalkeeper.

Tactical Observations

1º de Marzo deployed a 4-2-3-1 formation, with full-backs pushing high to create overloads. Their midfield duo shielded the defence effectively, while the attacking trio interchanged positions to cause confusion. 3 de Mayo, playing a more conservative 4-4-2, failed to create clear-cut chances and were limited to long-range efforts. The hosts’ lack of pace in defence was mercilessly exploited.

Standout Performers

• 1º de Marzo’s striker: Scored once and assisted another, his hold-up play and link-up were excellent.
• 1º de Marzo’s left winger: Constant threat, provided the assist for the second goal and forced several corners.
• 3 de Mayo’s goalkeeper: Despite the three goals, he made several saves to prevent an even heavier defeat.

Season Implications

With this win, 1º de Marzo advance to the second round of the Paraguayan Cup, keeping alive their hopes of silverware. For 3 de Mayo, attention now turns fully to their league campaign, where survival is the priority. The cup defeat, however, will be a disappointment given the opportunity to face a top-flight side.