Club 3 de Febrero 0–1 Olimpia de Ita
Paraguayan Division 3 (PAR D3) | 13 July 2026, 02:00 local time

Olimpia de Ita secured a narrow but vital 1–0 away victory over Club 3 de Febrero in Paraguay’s Tercera División. The win moved Olimpia into the promotion places, while 3 de Febrero slipped closer to the relegation zone.

Match Overview

The match was played at a brisk pace on a firm pitch in Ciudad del Este. Both sides created half‑chances in a balanced first half, but it was Olimpia de Ita who took the lead just before the interval. A swift counter‑attack down the right flank ended with winger Hugo Benítez firing low into the bottom corner from the edge of the box.

Club 3 de Febrero pushed hard for an equaliser after the break, dominating possession but lacking punch in the final third. Olimpia’s defence, marshalled by captain Diego Martínez, held firm. The home side’s best chance came in the 78th minute when a header from a corner was cleared off the line. Olimpia de Ita held on to claim all three points.

Key Moments

• 42' – Hugo Benítez scores the decisive goal on the counter.
• 67' – Club 3 de Febrero striker Carlos Acosta sees a shot saved by keeper Juan Rojas.
• 78' – Goal‑line clearance by Olimpia defender Francisco Pereira preserves the lead.

Standings and Context

Olimpia de Ita moved to 25 points, jumping to second place in the ten‑team group, just two points behind the leaders. Club 3 de Febrero remained on 14 points in eighth, only three points above the drop zone. The loss extended their winless run to four matches.

Olimpia de Ita will look to build on this result when they host a mid‑table side next weekend, while Club 3 de Febrero face a tricky trip to a promotion rival.