Luqueño suffered, struck at the right moments against Paraguarí, and advanced to the round of 16

Sportivo Luqueño advanced to the round of 16 in the Copa Paraguay after a hard-fought victory over Paraguarí. The match, which saw Luqueño score a goal early in the second half and another in the dying moments, ended with a 2-1 scoreline.

Despite being the top-tier team, Luqueño faced a resilient Paraguarí, a representative from the Intermediate Division. Paraguarí, prioritizing its league survival, put up a strong fight, dictating much of the game's tempo.

Luqueño's opening goal came shortly after halftime. Álvaro Martínez made a strong run down the left flank, delivering a precise cross to Iván Maggi. Maggi, positioned at the edge of the penalty area, executed a skillful header that found the upper right corner of Jorge Chena's goal.

Paraguarí's desperate search for an equalizer in the final minutes created space for Luqueño. Óscar Ruiz capitalized on this, sending a low cross that Marcelo Pérez met with a first-time shot, sealing Luqueño's progression. They now await the winner of the match between Olimpia and Cristóbal Colón JAS.