Paraguari Ac — General Caballero: 3:2, Division Intermedia

Paraguay secured a remarkable 3-2 victory over tournament leaders General Caballero in the Intermediario regular season on Saturday, 19 September. The sixth-placed hosts produced one of their finest performances of the campaign to topple the top side at home. It was a result that shifted the momentum in a tightly contested league race.

M. Garcete opened the scoring after just three minutes, catching the visitors off guard. A. Baigorria doubled the advantage before the break with a well-taken goal in the 32nd minute. Paraguay were thriving on their early energy and the crowd was having a wonderful time.

General Caballero pulled one back through V. G. Velazco Ramirez in the 61st minute and Brought the game alive. Baigorria restored the two-goal lead in the 68th minute, but R. Escobar scored a late consolation in the 78th minute. And here's the thing — the visitors refused to give up despite being behind.

By then the statistics told an interesting story. Paraguay controlled just 36 per cent of possession but managed to convert their chances. Both sides registered two shots on target, yet the hosts were far more efficient in front of goal. The away team had 64 per cent of the ball but could not find the net when it mattered.

The result leaves General Caballero top of the table with 50 points from 25 games, though their lead was always going to be under pressure. Paraguay move to 35 points and are now unbeaten in five matches across all competitions. To be fair, this was not just a lucky win — it was a statement of intent from the home side.