29 de Setiembre 3-1 Club 24 de Setiembre: Home Side Win Paraguayan Third Division Encounter

29 de Setiembre claimed a 3-1 victory over Club 24 de Setiembre in a Paraguayan Third Division (PAR D3) match on September 29, 2026. The home side scored twice in the first half, added a third after the break, and withstood a late consolation from Club 24 de Setiembre to secure all three points. The 21:00 kickoff produced a competitive local clash between two teams whose names gave the fixture an unusual “September derby” feel.

29 de Setiembre began with more urgency, pressing high and forcing errors in the opposition’s build-up. Club 24 de Setiembre tried to slow the tempo and play through midfield, but they were often hurried into long passes. The early pressure set the tone for a deserved home win.

Match Overview

The opening goal arrived in the 18th minute when Óscar Giménez latched onto a loose ball inside the box and finished low into the corner. Club 24 de Setiembre responded with a spell of possession, but they struggled to create clear chances. Just before halftime, Julio Cáceres doubled the lead with a powerful header from a corner, giving the home side a 2-0 advantage at the break.

Club 24 de Setiembre improved after the interval and pulled one back in the 62nd minute through Ramón Ortiz, who converted a penalty after a foul in the area. That goal gave the visitors hope, but 29 de Setiembre restored their two-goal cushion in the 88th minute when Giménez scored his second on the counterattack.

Key Moments

• 18th minute: Óscar Giménez opens the scoring for 29 de Setiembre with a sharp finish inside the box.
• 43rd minute: Julio Cáceres heads home from a corner to make it 2-0 before halftime.
• 62nd minute: Ramón Ortiz converts a penalty for Club 24 de Setiembre, reducing the deficit to 2-1.
• 88th minute: Giménez seals the win with his second goal, finishing a rapid counterattack.

Tactical Story

29 de Setiembre lined up with an energetic midfield that pressed aggressively and looked to win the ball high. Their wide players stretched the pitch, creating space for the full-backs to overlap. Club 24 de Setiembre defended in a compact block, but they were pulled out of shape by quick switches of play.

After the penalty, Club 24 de Setiembre pushed more players forward in search of an equaliser. That left gaps at the back, and 29 de Setiembre exploited them late on. The home side’s game management in the final ten minutes was impressive, as they slowed the tempo when needed and then struck decisively on the break.

Standout Players

Giménez was the match-winner with two goals, showing good instincts in the penalty area and composure on the counter. Cáceres was strong in both boxes, defending set pieces and scoring the crucial second goal. For Club 24 de Setiembre, Ortiz was their most dangerous player and took his penalty well, while their goalkeeper made a few important saves to keep the score respectable.

What the Result Means

The three points lift 29 de Setiembre in the Paraguayan Third Division table and continue their strong home form. For Club 24 de Setiembre, the defeat is a setback, but the second-half response showed character. In a competitive lower-league campaign, away points are precious, and they will need to tighten up defensively in their next outing.