CSD Santa Monica edged past Deportivo Yhu 2–1 in a tightly contested Paraguayan Cup encounter on 5 June 2026. The match, played in the suburbs of Asunción, saw the home side come from behind to book their place in the next round.

First‑Half Action

Deportivo Yhu started with intent and took the lead in the 18th minute. A defensive lapse allowed forward Carlos Amarilla to race through and finish calmly past Santa Monica’s goalkeeper. The home side struggled to create clear chances in the opening 30 minutes, with Yhu’s compact defence holding firm.

Santa Monica’s equaliser arrived on the stroke of halftime. A free‑kick from the edge of the box was headed home by centre‑back Juan Villalba after a clever flick‑on. The scoreline 1–1 gave the underdogs renewed belief.

Second‑Half Decider

The second half was a tense affair, with both teams pressing for the winner. Santa Monica’s pressure finally told in the 67th minute. Winger Diego Acosta cut in from the right and unleashed a fierce shot that deflected off a defender and nestled into the net. Deportivo Yhu pushed for an equaliser, but Santa Monica’s defence held firm, securing a hard‑earned victory.

Cup Progress

The win sends Santa Monica into the next round of the Paraguayan Cup, where they will face a higher‑seeded opponent. Deportivo Yhu can take heart from a spirited performance but exit the competition.