Cristobal Colon JAS 0–1 Sportivo Iteno
Paraguay Tercera División (PAR D3) – 12 July 2026

Sportivo Iteno claimed a hard-fought 1–0 away victory over Cristobal Colon JAS in Paraguay's Tercera División. The only goal of the match came midway through the second half, lifting Iteno into the top half of the table and leaving their hosts searching for consistency.

Match Summary

The match at the Estadio Cristóbal Colón was a scrappy affair, with neither side able to assert dominance in the first 45 minutes. Cristobal Colon JAS enjoyed more of the ball but lacked a cutting edge in the final third. Sportivo Iteno grew into the game after the interval and finally broke through in the 64th minute when striker Juan Mereles pounced on a defensive error and fired past the goalkeeper.

Despite late pressure from the home side, including a close-range header that flashed just wide, Iteno held on to claim their third away win of the campaign. The result leaves Cristobal Colon JAS in 14th place, while Iteno climb to seventh.

Key Moments

• 64' – Goal: Miscommunication between two defenders allowed Mereles to intercept and score.
• 78' – Chance: Cristobal Colon's best opportunity – a header from a corner that was cleared off the line.
• 89' – Yellow card: Iteno defender Carlos Galeano was booked for time-wasting, but the free kick came to nothing.

Player of the Match

Juan Mereles (Sportivo Iteno): His opportunistic goal was the difference, and he worked tirelessly as a lone striker.

Division Standings Context

PAR D3 remains highly competitive, with only four points separating 6th and 15th place. This victory gives Sportivo Iteno momentum ahead of a crucial run of fixtures, while Cristobal Colon JAS must tighten up defensively to avoid sliding towards the relegation zone.