Olimpia edged out Libertad in a close win on Sunday, 2x1, on matchweek 8. In this competition, Diego Aguirre's team came from a win, and Daniel Garnero's team came from four wins.
The first goal of the game was scored by Héctor Villalba, from the penalty spot, with 25 minutes on the clock. In the 37th minute, Brian Montenegro struck for Olimpia.
After 58 minutes, Alfio Oviedo left the game early after seeing a red card. Facundo Bruera scored the winning goal in the final minutes of the game.
After the result Libertad are 1st in the table, with 19 points, while Olimpia sit 3rd place, with 15 points. With regard to the next fixture, Diego Aguirre's team will play away against Sportivo Ameliano. Meanwhile, Daniel Garnero's team will play at home against Cerro Porteño.
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Brian Montenegro 37' Facundo Bruera 90' | Héctor Villalba 25' (pen.) |