

Sportivo Limpeno 1-2 Atletico Colegiales | PAR D3 | 12 June 2026
Atletico Colegiales secured a valuable away victory in Paraguay’s Tercera División (PAR D3), beating Sportivo Limpeno 2-1 on 12 June 2026. The visitors overturned an early deficit to claim three points and boost their promotion hopes.
Match Narrative
Sportivo Limpeno started brightly and took the lead in the 14th minute. A defensive mix-up allowed striker Carlos Benitez to nip in and slot home. The home side held the lead until just before halftime, when Atletico Colegiales equalised through a well-placed header from defender Jorge Rivas from a free-kick.
The second half was a tense affair. Atletico Colegiales grew into the game and created several chances. The winner came in the 73rd minute when substitute Luis Gamarra finished a quick break with a composed strike into the bottom corner. Sportivo Limpeno pushed for an equaliser but could not find a way past the visitors’ disciplined defence.
Key Moments
- 14′ – Carlos Benitez (Sportivo Limpeno) opens the scoring.
- 43′ – Jorge Rivas (Colegiales) heads in the equaliser.
- 73′ – Luis Gamarra (Colegiales) scores the winning goal.
Standings Impact
The victory moves Atletico Colegiales closer to the top of the PAR D3 table, while Sportivo Limpeno remain in mid-table. Atletico’s resilience on the road will be key as they aim for promotion to Paraguay’s second division.