Tacuary undone by late away goal in Division Intermedia

Tacuary’s push for a positive result in the Paraguayan Division Intermedia suffered a setback on 23 August 2026, as they slipped to a narrow 0-1 defeat against Club 3 de Noviembre at the Estadio Tacuary.

The match, which kicked off at 21:00, was a tense, tightly-contested affair typical of a promotion battle. Tacuary controlled much of the ball but lacked the cutting edge to trouble the travelling defence, while 3 de Noviembre grew into the game and punished the home side when it mattered most.

Key moment

The decisive moment arrived in the second half when 3 de Noviembre found the breakthrough against the run of play. Tacuary had pushed numbers forward in search of an opener, leaving space in behind, and the visitors capitalised superbly to score the only goal of the game.

Despite late pressure from Tacuary, including several dangerous crosses into the penalty area, the home side could not force an equaliser. The final whistle confirmed a valuable three points for 3 de Noviembre and a frustrating evening for Tacuary.

Table and season context

For Tacuary, the defeat is a reminder of how competitive the Division Intermedia can be. Every dropped point can have consequences in the race for promotion, and this result leaves them needing to bounce back quickly in their next fixture.

3 de Noviembre, meanwhile, will take great confidence from the win. A clean sheet and a mature away performance provide the perfect foundation as they aim to climb the standings and keep their own promotion ambitions firmly on track.