Club Guaraní 1–2 Sportivo Luqueño | Paraguayan Primera División | July 27, 2026

Match Overview

Sportivo Luqueño produced a superb second-half turnaround to defeat Club Guaraní 2–1 at Estadio Rogelio Livieres in Asunción. The visitors, who went into the break trailing, showed character and tactical discipline to secure their third consecutive league victory. For Guaraní, the defeat was a bitter blow to their hopes of breaking into the top four.

First Half: Guaraní Dominate Early

Club Guaraní started at a high tempo and pinned Luqueño back inside their own half for long spells. The pressing paid off in the 24th minute when a corner was only half-cleared, and midfielder Ángel Benítez rifled a first-time volley into the bottom corner. The home side continued to create chances but failed to extend their lead. Luqueño’s goalkeeper Luis Guillén made two outstanding saves to keep the score at 1–0 heading into the interval.

Second Half: Luqueño’s Tactical Shift

Sportivo Luqueño manager Julio César Cáceres made a key tactical change at halftime, switching from a 4-4-2 to a 4-3-3 to overload the midfield. The adjustment immediately paid dividends. In the 51st minute, winger Derlis Martínez cut inside from the left and unleashed a powerful shot that took a deflection off a Guaraní defender and flew past the helpless goalkeeper.

With the score level, Luqueño grew in confidence and began to control possession. The winner came in the 68th minute after a swift counter-attack. Forward Ronald Huth played a clever one-two with Martínez before slotting the ball calmly into the far corner. Guaraní pushed forward in search of an equalizer but lacked precision in the final third. Luqueño's defense, led by veteran Juan Escobar, stood firm to secure all three points.

Standout Performers

• Derlis Martínez (Sportivo Luqueño) – His goal and assist were instrumental in the comeback.
• Ángel Benítez (Club Guaraní) – Scored a spectacular opener and was a creative spark until Luqueño regained control.
• Luis Guillén (Sportivo Luqueño) – Made critical saves early in the second half to keep his team in the contest.

Table Implications

The victory lifted Sportivo Luqueño into sixth place in the Paraguayan Primera División, building momentum as the tournament approaches its decisive phase. Club Guaraní dropped to eighth, now four points adrift of the Copa Sudamericana qualification spots. Both sides will be eager to bounce back in their next matches – Luqueño hosts General Díaz, while Guaraní travels to Olimpia.