Deportivo San Jose Edges Olympia Uruguay 74-68 in Paraguay Primera Thriller

Asunción, Paraguay – Deportivo San Jose held off a determined Olympia Uruguay side to claim a 74-68 victory in a tightly contested Paraguay Primera basketball clash on July 3, 2026. The home team used a strong second-half defensive effort to overcome a sluggish start and secure the win in front of a lively crowd at the Polideportivo San Jose.

Match Overview

From the opening tip, both teams traded baskets in a fast-paced first quarter. Olympia Uruguay, known for their perimeter shooting, jumped out to an early 22-18 lead after ten minutes. However, Deportivo San Jose tightened their defense in the second frame, forcing several turnovers and converting them into transition points. A 21-16 run in the second quarter gave the home side a narrow 39-38 halftime advantage.

The third quarter proved decisive. San Jose’s frontcourt duo of center Carlos Insfrán and power forward Juan Martínez dominated the paint, scoring a combined 14 points in the period. Their interior defense also limited Olympia’s second-chance opportunities, helping the hosts extend the lead to 58-52 entering the final quarter.

Key Moments Down the Stretch

• 4th quarter, 6:30 left: Olympia Uruguay cut the deficit to 62-60 on a three-pointer by point guard Lucas Ferreira, forcing a San Jose timeout.
• 4th quarter, 3:15 left: San Jose’s shooting guard Diego Acosta answered with a clutch step-back jumper, pushing the lead back to 66-61.
• 4th quarter, 1:45 left: Olympia’s Ferreira hit another triple to make it 70-68, but the visitors could not get any closer as San Jose’s free-throw shooting sealed the win.

Standout Performers

Carlos Insfrán led all scorers with 22 points and pulled down 11 rebounds for a dominant double-double. Juan Martínez added 16 points and 8 boards, providing a formidable presence inside. For Olympia Uruguay, Lucas Ferreira poured in 20 points, including 4 three-pointers, while forward Agustín Rivero contributed 14 points and 7 assists.

Tactical Story

Deportivo San Jose’s game plan centered on controlling the paint and limiting Olympia’s transition game. By forcing the visitors into half-court sets, the home team was able to use their size advantage. Conversely, Olympia Uruguay thrived on quick ball movement and three-point shots, but shot only 31% from beyond the arc, well below their season average. San Jose’s disciplined rotations on the perimeter proved crucial in contesting those attempts.

Table Impact

The victory improves Deportivo San Jose’s record to 12-6 on the season, moving them into a tie for third place in the Paraguay Primera standings. Olympia Uruguay falls to 10-8, dropping to fifth but remaining firmly in playoff contention. The result also extends San Jose’s home-court winning streak to four games, underscoring their reputation as one of the league’s toughest venues.

Both teams return to action later this week, with San Jose traveling to face league leaders Libertad and Olympia Uruguay hosting Cerros in a crucial mid-table matchup.