Club 24 de Setiembre 1–2 1º de Marzo FDM
Paraguay Tercera División (PAR D3) – 19 July 2026, 21:00

A dramatic late goal from 1º de Marzo FDM earned them a hard‑fought 2‑1 win away at Club 24 de Setiembre in Paraguay’s Tercera División. The victory keeps the visitors in the promotion race, while the home side slipped further into mid‑table obscurity.

Match Overview

Club 24 de Setiembre started with energy on their home pitch, taking the lead in the 19th minute. A corner was only partially cleared, and midfielder Jorge Benítez met the ball on the volley to smash it past the 1º de Marzo goalkeeper. However, the visitors grew into the game as the first half wore on, equalising just before half‑time.

In the 42nd minute, a fast counter‑attack saw striker Rodrigo Silva race clear of the defence and slide the ball under the advancing keeper. The second half was a scrappy, physical affair, with both teams fighting for control. The winning goal came in the 88th minute: a long throw‑in into the box was not properly dealt with, and centre‑back Hugo Cantero poked the ball home from close range.

Key Moments

• 19′ (1–0): Benítez’s powerful volley from a corner kick gives Club 24 de Setiembre the lead.
• 42′ (1–1): Silva races onto a through ball and finishes calmly for 1º de Marzo.
• 88′ (1–2): Cantero scores from a goal‑mouth scramble following a long throw‑in.

Tactical Story

Club 24 de Setiembre set up in a compact 4‑4‑2, aiming to defend deep and hit on the counter. It worked for the first half, but 1º de Marzo’s high pressing forced errors in the home defence. The visitors’ second goal came from a classic set‑piece situation – long throws have been a weapon for 1º de Marzo this season, and their persistence paid off.

Standout Players

• Rodrigo Silva (1º de Marzo FDM): His equaliser was well‑taken, and his movement troubled the home defence all night.
• Hugo Cantero (1º de Marzo FDM): The defender popped up with a vital late winner and also made several important clearances.
• Jorge Benítez (Club 24 de Setiembre): Scored a spectacular goal but couldn’t inspire his team to more points.

Impact on the PAR D3 Standings

1º de Marzo FDM move to fourth place with 28 points from 16 games, firmly in the promotion playoff picture. Club 24 de Setiembre remain 11th on 18 points, safe from relegation for now but with little to play for beyond pride. With nine matches remaining, every point matters for the visitors as they chase a top‑two finish and direct promotion.

The defeat will hurt Club 24 de Setiembre, who have now lost three of their last four home matches. Coach Fernando Rojas will demand a response next weekend when they travel to bottom‑side Olimpia B.