Guaireña FC claims 2-1 victory over Encarnación FC in Division Intermedia
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- Guaireña FC defeated Encarnación FC 2-1 in a Division Intermedia match.
- Guaireña secured the win with goals from Martín Amarilla and Juan Jesús Salcedo, while Derlis Ortiz scored Encarnación's late consolation goal.
- The victory moves Guaireña to 21 points, while Encarnación remains second to last with 8 points.
Guaireña FC achieved a significant 2-1 victory over Encarnación FC in the thirteenth round of Paraguay's Division Intermedia, playing in Encarnación's Villa Alegre stadium.
The match marked the debut of Pablo Caballero as Encarnación FC's new coach, but his team could not secure a positive result. The first half ended scoreless. Guaireña broke the deadlock in the 52nd minute with a goal from Martín Amarilla, and Juan Jesús Salcedo extended their lead with a penalty in the 59th minute.
Encarnación FC managed to pull one goal back in the 94th minute through Derlis Ortiz, but it was too late to change the outcome. This win brings Guaireña FC's total points to 21, placing them comfortably in the standings.
Encarnación FC, meanwhile, remains in a precarious position, second from last in the league with only 8 points. The team's struggle for form continues under their new management.
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Originally published by ABC Color in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.
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