Club 24 de Setiembre 1-2 1º de Marzo FDM – Away Win Shakes Up PAR D3 Title Race

In a crucial PAR D3 (Paraguay Third Division) encounter on July 19, 2026, 1º de Marzo FDM came from behind to beat Club 24 de Setiembre 2-1 at the home of the latter. The match, which kicked off at 21:00, saw the visitors climb into the promotion playoff places while leaving the hosts stranded in mid-table.

Match Summary

Club 24 de Setiembre started brightly and took the lead in the 20th minute after a defensive error allowed their striker to tap in from close range. However, 1º de Marzo FDM gradually gained control and equalised just after the half-hour mark with a fine individual effort from their playmaker. The second half belonged to the visitors, who scored the winner in the 67th minute through a powerful header from a corner. Despite late pressure from the home side, 1º de Marzo held on to claim all three points.

Key Moments

• 20’ – 24 de Setiembre take the lead: A misjudged backpass was intercepted, and the forward rounded the goalkeeper to score.
• 33’ – 1º de Marzo equalise: A brilliant solo run from midfield ended with a low shot that beat the keeper at his near post.
• 67’ – Winner for the visitors: A swinging corner found the head of the centre-back, who directed the ball into the roof of the net.
• 85’ – Home side denied: A goalmouth scramble saw a shot cleared off the line by a defending boot.

Tactical Story

Club 24 de Setiembre set up to defend deep and hit on the counter, but after scoring early they became too passive, allowing 1º de Marzo to dominate possession. The visitors’ midfield trio controlled the tempo, and their full-backs pushed high to create width. The winning goal came from a set piece, highlighting the visitors’ preparation and physical strength inside the box.

League Implication

With this win, 1º de Marzo FDM move up to third place in the PAR D3 group standings with 29 points from 15 matches, now just one point behind the leaders. Club 24 de Setiembre drop to ninth, nine points adrift of the promotion zone. The result keeps the promotion race wide open, with several teams still in contention for the top spots. 1º de Marzo will hope to carry this momentum into their next fixture, while 24 de Setiembre need to address their defensive lapses.