Capitan Figari 2–1 General Caballero CG
Paraguay Tercera División (PAR D3) – 12 July 2026

Capitan Figari came from behind to beat General Caballero CG 2–1 in an entertaining Paraguay Tercera División encounter. The home side rallied after conceding early, scoring twice in the second half to secure a morale-boosting victory in front of their supporters.

Match Report

The visitors struck first in the 12th minute when a long ball over the top caught the Capitan Figari defence flat-footed, allowing General Caballero CG's forward to slot home. However, the home side gradually took control of possession and created several chances before half-time. The equaliser arrived in the 55th minute from a well-worked corner routine – centre-back Rodrigo Giménez rose highest to power a header into the net.

The winner came in the 73rd minute when winger Luis Benítez cut inside and unleashed a low drive that beat the goalkeeper at his near post. General Caballero CG pushed for an equaliser in the final minutes but found the home defence resolute.

Key Moments

• 12' – Goal (GC CG): Quick counter-attack finished by Gustavo Acosta.
• 55' – Goal (Capitan Figari): Giménez's header from a corner kick.
• 73' – Goal (Capitan Figari): Benítez's solo effort from the left flank.
• 85' – Save: Capitan Figari's goalkeeper denied a point-blank header.

Tactical Notes

Capitan Figari switched from a 4-4-2 to a more aggressive 4-3-3 after the first goal, which paid off as they overloaded the flanks. General Caballero CG struggled to cope with the width and tired in the second half after pressing early.

Impact on the Table

The win lifts Capitan Figari to 10th place in the PAR D3 standings, while General Caballero CG drop to 12th. Both teams are within four points of the playoff race, but also only seven points above the relegation zone.