

1º de Marzo FDM 4-0 Atletico Colegiales: Dominant display propels home side to emphatic victory
1º de Marzo FDM delivered a statement performance in the Paraguayan Tercera División (PAR D3) on April 30, 2026, thrashing Atletico Colegiales 4-0 at home. The resounding win underlines the team’s promotion credentials, while Atletico Colegiales were left to reflect on a humbling defeat.
Match report
From the first minute, 1º de Marzo FDM took control. Their high press forced errors from Atletico Colegiales, leading to the opening goal in the 12th minute—Luis Miguel Cardozo pounced on a loose ball in the box and fired home. The lead was doubled in the 28th minute when winger Emilio Rojas beat two defenders before curling a shot into the top corner.
Atletico Colegiales offered little resistance in the second half. 1º de Marzo continued to dominate, adding a third in the 54th minute through a powerful header from defender Fabián Valdez from a corner. The route was completed in the 78th minute when substitute Alejandro Santos tapped in from close range after a sweeping team move.
Star performers
- Luis Miguel Cardozo: The striker scored the opener and provided an assist, leading the line with intelligence.
- Emilio Rojas: His creative dribbling and finishing were a constant threat on the right flank.
- Fabián Valdez: The defender’s goal added a commanding presence from set pieces.
Table implications
The victory propels 1º de Marzo FDM firmly into the top three of the PAR D3 standings, tightening the race for automatic promotion. Atletico Colegiales, meanwhile, drop into the relegation zone after this heavy loss.