29 de Setiembre 1–1 12 de Junio VH: Paraguayan Cup Tension Ends All Square

The Paraguayan Cup served up a tightly‑contested first leg on 22 July 2026 as 29 de Setiembre and 12 de Junio VH played out a 1–1 draw at the Estadio 29 de Setiembre. Both sides will feel they could have taken the advantage, but the result leaves the tie wide open ahead of the return leg.

Early Fireworks

The match started at a high tempo, with both teams pressing aggressively in the opening minutes. 12 de Junio VH struck first in the 15th minute when a defensive lapse from the hosts allowed the visitors’ striker to turn and fire home from close range. The goal sent the travelling fans into celebration, but 29 de Setiembre responded well and began to dominate possession.

The home side’s equaliser came midway through the first half. A well‑worked move down the left wing ended with a low cross that was met by a sliding finish at the far post. 1–1, and the game settled into a more tactical battle from that point.

Second‑Half Chances

After the break, both sides had opportunities to take the lead. 29 de Setiembre struck the crossbar with a long‑range curling effort, while 12 de Junio VH came close when a corner was headed narrowly wide. The goalkeepers on both sides made excellent saves to keep the scores level, with the 29 de Setiembre keeper particularly impressive in denying a close‑range header in the 78th minute.

The final ten minutes saw both teams tired, and the match ended with neither side able to find a winner. The 1–1 draw means everything is still to play for in the second leg.

What to Expect in the Return Leg

12 de Junio VH will be the happier of the two teams after securing an away goal, which could prove decisive if the tie remains close. 29 de Setiembre, however, will travel with confidence, knowing they matched their opponents and could have won on the day. The Paraguayan Cup often produces dramatic finishes, and this first leg has set the stage for an intriguing second instalment.

Both clubs will now shift focus to their domestic league fixtures before the all‑important decider, where a spot in the next round of the competition awaits the victor.