Capitan Figari Secure Comfortable 2-0 Victory Over Deportivo Pinoza in PAR D3

Deportivo Pinoza 0–2 Capitan Figari
Estadio Municipal de Pinoza, July 21, 2026 – PAR D3 Round 12

Capitan Figari produced a composed and disciplined performance on Tuesday night to claim a 2-0 away win against Deportivo Pinoza in Paraguay's Tercera División. The visitors controlled the game from start to finish, and the scoreline could have been wider had it not been for some stubborn home defending.

Match Overview

The match began with Capitan Figari pressing high and forcing Deportivo Pinoza into errors. The away side’s midfield dominated possession, while the home team struggled to create clear-cut chances. Figari’s clinical finishing in the first half effectively decided the contest before the interval.

Key Moments

• 23rd minute: Capitan Figari took the lead through a well-worked corner routine. A short pass found midfielder Juan Caballero, who curled a precise shot into the far corner.
• 41st minute: The visitors doubled their advantage after a swift counter-attack. Striker Carlos Benítez latched onto a through ball, rounded the goalkeeper, and slotted home from an acute angle.
• 68th minute: Deportivo Pinoza’s best chance came when a free kick from outside the box forced Figari’s goalkeeper into a diving save. However, the home side could not capitalise on the resulting corner.
• 88th minute: Capitan Figari nearly added a third, but substitute forward Diego Rojas saw his header come back off the crossbar.

Tactical Story

Capitan Figari deployed a compact 4-4-2 formation, pressing aggressively in the middle third. Their fullbacks pushed high to pin back Deportivo Pinoza’s wingers, forcing the home team into long balls that were comfortably dealt with by the visitors' centre-backs. Deportivo Pinoza, meanwhile, tried to play through the middle but lacked the creativity to break down a well-organised defence.

Standout Performers

• Juan Caballero (Capitan Figari): Scored the opener and dictated the tempo from midfield. His passing accuracy of 92% was the highest on the pitch.
• Carlos Benítez (Capitan Figari): A constant menace with his pace and movement; his goal in first-half stoppage time effectively sealed the win.
• Luis Fernández (Deportivo Pinoza): The home goalkeeper made several important saves to keep the score respectable.

Table and Season Impact

Capitan Figari’s victory lifts them to 5th place in the PAR D3 standings with 20 points from 12 matches, keeping them in the fight for promotion spots. Deportivo Pinoza remain in 14th place with only 9 points, now five points adrift of safety. The result extends Figari’s unbeaten run to four games, while Pinoza have lost three of their last four.