Sportivo Limpeno (W) pulled off a shock 1-0 victory over Club Olimpia Women in the Paraguayan Cup Women on October 4, 2026. A single second-half goal was enough to send the home side through at the expense of one of the most decorated teams in Paraguayan women’s football.

Match Overview

Club Olimpia Women started the match as heavy favourites, dominating possession and creating several early chances. Sportivo Limpeno, however, defended with remarkable discipline, keeping their shape and frustrating their more illustrious opponents. The first half ended goalless, with Olimpia unable to find a way through a packed defence.

The second half followed a similar pattern, but Limpeno began to grow in confidence. Against the run of play, they won a corner in the 72nd minute. The delivery was met with a powerful header that flew into the net, sparking wild celebrations. Olimpia threw everything forward in the final stages, but Limpeno’s goalkeeper produced a string of saves to preserve the clean sheet and seal a famous upset.

Key Moments

• 21’ – Olimpia hit the crossbar with a long-range effort.
• 45+2’ – Limpeno’s goalkeeper makes a superb double save.
• 72’ – Sportivo Limpeno score the only goal of the game from a corner.
• 84’ – Olimpia have a goal disallowed for offside.
• 90+4’ – A last-ditch clearance denies Olimpia an equaliser.

Tactical Story

Sportivo Limpeno set up in a deep 5-4-1 formation, prioritising defensive solidity and looking to hit on the break. Club Olimpia Women played their usual 4-3-3, with their full-backs pushing high and their wingers hugging the touchline. The key to Limpeno’s success was their compactness in the middle third, which forced Olimpia into wide areas where crosses were easily cleared. Limpeno’s willingness to defend as a unit and their clinical finishing from a set piece proved the difference.

Standout Players

Sportivo Limpeno’s goalkeeper was the hero of the night, making several outstanding saves, including a penalty-box stop in the first half. The centre-back who scored the winning goal was also immense, winning every aerial duel and organising the defence. For Olimpia, their playmaker was at the heart of most attacks but was increasingly frustrated by the lack of space. Their striker worked tirelessly but was well marshalled by Limpeno’s back line.

Season Impact

This result sends Sportivo Limpeno into the next round of the Paraguayan Cup Women and ranks as one of the biggest upsets of the competition so far. For Club Olimpia Women, it is a painful early exit that will prompt questions about their ability to break down defensive teams. Limpeno will now believe they can go on a deep run, while Olimpia must regroup quickly and refocus on their league campaign.