San Alfonso vs Deportivo San Jose – Paraguay Primera

Deportivo San Jose delivered one of the most dominant performances of the Paraguay Primera season, demolishing San Alfonso 89–39 on May 22, 2026. The 50-point margin of victory stunned home fans in San Lorenzo and sent a clear message about San Jose’s championship ambitions.

Match Overview

From the first quarter, Deportivo San Jose’s intensity was overwhelming. They held San Alfonso to just 8 points in the opening period while scoring 28 of their own. The rout continued as San Jose extended their lead to 51-19 by halftime. San Alfonso could never find an offensive rhythm, shooting under 25% from the field, while San Jose’s fast-paced attack and relentless defense made the second half a formality.

Key Moments

• Blistering Start: San Jose opened on a 16-0 run, forcing three San Alfonso turnovers in the first four minutes.
• Second Quarter Onslaught: A 23-11 stretch, fueled by six three-pointers, effectively ended any comeback hopes before the break.
• Bench Contribution: San Jose’s reserves outscored San Alfonso’s bench 34-12, demonstrating the team’s remarkable depth.

Standout Players

• Deportivo San Jose: Shooting guard Jorge Benítez led all scorers with 25 points (5-of-8 from deep). Center Fernando Ayala recorded a double-double of 14 points and 14 rebounds. Point guard Diego Ramírez dished out 11 assists with only 2 turnovers.
• San Alfonso: Forward Carlos López was the only bright spot, scoring 15 points and grabbing 7 boards before fouling out in the fourth quarter. No other San Alfonso player reached double figures.

Season Impact

Deportivo San Jose improves to 9-1 in the Paraguay Primera, maintaining their position atop the league table with the best point differential (+18.2 per game). San Alfonso falls to 3-7, now in a relegation-threatened spot. The result also gives San Jose the season sweep over their opponents, having won 81-62 earlier in the campaign. For San Alfonso, the focus now shifts to tightening their defense and finding offensive consistency to climb out of the bottom three.