Ameliano Defeats Cerro Porteño for First Time in Club History

Sportivo Ameliano achieved a historic milestone on Saturday, defeating Cerro Porteño 1-0 for their first-ever league victory against the rival club in 19 league encounters. The match, held in Villeta as part of the fourth round of the 2026 Clausura tournament, marked a significant moment for Ameliano.

The game began with an energetic exchange of attacks, but Ameliano adopted a more direct style of play. Cerro Porteño, aiming for more elaborate build-up, found their efforts hampered by deteriorating pitch conditions in certain areas, which complicated normal ball movement.

Luis Ayala was a prominent figure for Ameliano on the right wing, supported by Alexis Cañete. For Cerro Porteño, Cecilio Domínguez showed flashes of brilliance, but his offensive maneuvers lacked the necessary support to capitalize on opportunities. The clearest chance of the first half fell to Cerro Porteño when Ángel Sánchez, Ameliano's goalkeeper, made a brilliant save to deny Pablo Vegetti's header from a free kick.

At halftime, the score remained goalless, with Ameliano holding a slight possession advantage but lacking penetration. In the second half, Ameliano increased their offensive pressure, creating dangerous moments through Luis Ortiz and Raúl Cabral. The shift in Ameliano's attitude opened up spaces for Cerro Porteño's counter-attacks, making the match more engaging.

The deadlock was broken by Ameliano's Argentine player, Raúl Cabral. After a cross-field pass to Ayala, his shot was partially blocked by Cañete, but Cabral managed to score against his compatriot, goalkeeper Manuel Roffo. Cerro Porteño had a golden opportunity to equalize when a penalty was awarded after the ball struck Falabella's arm. However, Pablo Vegetti's penalty kick was saved by Ángel Sánchez, who later made another crucial save in the closing moments.

Ameliano held firm at their home ground, "La Fortaleza," securing the vital points against a Cerro Porteño side that, according to the report, was far from living up to its "Cyclone" moniker. In a late incident, Jonathan Benítez of Ameliano was initially shown a red card for a serious foul but it was downgraded to a yellow after VAR intervention.

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Ameliano obtained this Saturday its first victory in 19 league matches over Cerro Porteño, defeating them in Villeta 1-0.