12 de Junio surpasses Paraguarí AC in closing match of 20th round
Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- 12 de Junio secured a 3-2 victory over Paraguarí AC in the 20th round of the División Intermedia.
- The win keeps 12 de Junio alone at the top of the league standings with 43 points.
- Both teams have upcoming matches in the 21st round of the tournament.
12 de Junio of Villa Hayes solidified its position at the summit of the División Intermedia standings by defeating Paraguarí AC 3-2 in the final match of the 20th round. The victory, secured at the Estadio Facundo De León Fossati, ensures 12 de Junio remains the sole leader in the league.
The match saw an early lead for the visitors, with José Ayala scoring for Paraguarí AC in the 22nd minute. However, 12 de Junio quickly responded. Héctor Lezcano equalized from the penalty spot in the 35th minute. The home team then took the lead through Hernán Pérez in the 61st minute, and Gastón Pinedo extended their advantage in the 77th minute.
Paraguarí AC managed to score a second goal in stoppage time through Darío Bordón, but it was not enough to change the outcome. With this result, 12 de Junio now boasts 43 points, while Paraguarí AC remains with 20 points. Looking ahead to the 21st round, 12 de Junio will host Sportivo Carapeguá on Sunday, August 30, while Paraguarí AC faces Resistencia SC on Monday, September 1.
12 de Junio beat Paraguarí AC 3-2, concluding the 20th round of the División Intermedia, keeping the three points in Villa Hayes.
Originally published by ABC Color in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.