Libertad defeat Olimpia

Libertad overcame Olimpia, 4x2, on Tuesday, on matchweek 2. To this matchday, Daniel Garnero's team came from a defeat, and Júlio Cáceres's team came from a win. Lorenzo Melgarejo with a superb display.

The first goal of the game was scored by Iván Piris, in the 23rd minute. With 28 minutes on the clock, Olimpia saw Hugo Quintana get a straight red card after 30 minutes, Lorenzo Melgarejo scored the second goal for Libertad. With 40 minutes on the clock, Alejandro Silva missed the spot-kick. After 41 minutes, Derlis González fired home for Júlio Cáceres's team.

In the 52nd minute, Luis Zárate left the game early after seeing a red card. After 71 minutes, Daniel Garnero's team extended their lead with a goal from Roque Santa Cruz. With 80 minutes on the clock, Lorenzo Melgarejo doubled the lead for Libertad. In stoppage time, Daniel Garnero's team saw Iván Piris get sent off due to accumulation of yellows. Guillermo Paiva netted the last goal in time added on from the penalty spot.

After the result Libertad are 5th in the table, with 3 points, while Olimpia sit 6th place, with 3 points. Next up, Daniel Garnero's team will play away against General Caballero JLM. Meanwhile, Júlio Cáceres's team will play at home against Guaireña FC.