12 de Junio de Villa Hayes edges 3 de Noviembre late to stay on top

12 de Junio de Villa Hayes secured a dramatic 1-0 victory over 3 de Noviembre thanks to a goal from Marco González in the dying moments of the match. The win, which came in added time, allowed 12 de Junio to maintain its sole leadership of the División Intermedia table with 36 points after the 16th round of play.

The game, held at the Estadio Facundo De León Fossati, was a closely contested affair. For the majority of the match, the score remained deadlocked at 0-0. However, in stoppage time, 12 de Junio found the breakthrough that sealed their victory. Their opponents, 3 de Noviembre, remain on 7 points.

The match was not without its drama, as both teams saw players sent off late in the game. Natanael Samaniego from the bench and Ángel Billordo were both expelled in the 90+17th minute. The referee Alipio Colmán, assisted by Esteban Testta and Félix Arzamendia, oversaw the proceedings, with VAR officials Mario Díaz de Vivar and Carmelo Candia also present.

Looking ahead, 12 de Junio will travel to face Fernando de la Mora on July 31st. Meanwhile, 3 de Noviembre will host Sportivo Carpaeguá on August 3rd.