Fulgencio Yegros Kicks Off Second Round with Victory Over Sport Colonial

Fulgencio Yegros secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Sport Colonial on Friday morning, kicking off the second round of Paraguay's Primera División C. Playing at their home ground, the "Bosque de Pa’i Ñu," Fulgencio Yegros capitalized on their home advantage to claim their second win of the tournament.

The match remained goalless through the first half, with both teams struggling to find the back of the net. However, the deadlock was broken in the final stages of the game, with three goals scored in quick succession. Fernando Páez opened the scoring for the hosts in the 75th minute, followed by César Gamarra, who doubled their lead in the 81st minute.

Sport Colonial managed to pull one back in stoppage time through Jorge Muñoz, but it was not enough to salvage a point. The victory places Fulgencio Yegros in a strong position early in the second round, demonstrating their potential to compete for promotion.

This win is a significant boost for Fulgencio Yegros, who will look to build on this momentum in their upcoming matches. The Primera División C, Paraguay's third-tier football league, continues with several more fixtures scheduled for Sunday, featuring teams like General Díaz, Humaitá FB, Valois Rivarola, and Atlético Juventud.