General Caballero JLM Seizes Top Spot in Intermedia After Defeating Capiatá
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- General Caballero JLM defeated Deportivo Capiatá 2-1 to take provisional first place in the 2026 División Intermedia.
- The victory places them level on points with 12 de Junio de Villa Hayes, who play later in the week.
- All goals were scored in the first half, with Manuel Romero, Jorge Benítez, and Axel Baigorria finding the net.
General Caballero de Juan León Mallorquín has climbed to the provisional top of the 2026 División Intermedia standings after a hard-fought 2-1 victory against Deportivo Capiatá. The crucial win, secured at their home ground, Estadio Ka’arendy, marks a significant moment in their promotion campaign.
The match saw all the scoring occur in the first half. Manuel Romero opened the account for the home side in the 23rd minute, but Jorge Benítez equalized for Deportivo Capiatá just before the half-hour mark. Axel Baigorria then restored General Caballero's lead with a goal in first-half stoppage time, setting the final score.
With this win, General Caballero JLM now shares the top position with 12 de Junio de Villa Hayes, both accumulating 43 points. However, 12 de Junio has an opportunity to reclaim sole possession of the lead when they play their upcoming match against Sportivo Carapeguá.
The league continues with several other fixtures scheduled throughout the weekend and into the following week, as teams battle for promotion. The race at the top remains tight, with multiple clubs vying for advancement to the higher division.
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Originally published by ABC Color in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.
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