Fernando de la Mora and Paraguarí AC draw 2-2 in relegation battle

In a crucial match for both sides in the relegation zone, Fernando de la Mora and Paraguarí AC played to a 2-2 draw in the 14th round of Paraguay's División Intermedia. The game, held at the Emiliano Ghezzi stadium, saw shifting fortunes as both teams fought for vital points.

Fernando de la Mora initially took the lead through Derlis Benítez in the 21st minute, after Paraguarí's Esteban Maidana had opened the scoring in the 11th minute. José Ojeda then put Fernando de la Mora ahead again in the 71st minute. However, Paraguarí AC secured a late equalizer in the 88th minute with a powerful strike from outside the area by Willian Benito Candia.

Paraguarí AC had a goal disallowed by VAR for an offside position earlier in the match, a decision that could have altered the game's outcome. The draw leaves both teams in precarious positions within the league standings, intensifying the battle to avoid relegation.

The match saw several yellow cards issued, with Esteban Maidana and Óscar Cabrera booked for Paraguarí AC, and Gustavo Navarro and Augusto Franco cautioned for Fernando de la Mora. The referee was Juan Eduardo López, assisted by Carmelo Candia and Nadia Weiler, with Ulises Mereles overseeing the VAR.