Match Report
In the standings it was Olimpia 1st on 14 points, Melgar 4th on 4 — separated by 10. Melgar's recent output lagged their position: 27th on form over five rounds while 4th in the table. In league terms the two rates read 2.17/0.67 for Olimpia and 1.5/2.17 for Melgar (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.3.
Olimpia had won seven straight, having scored in 7 consecutive games. Olimpia had banked 15 of the last 15 points on offer; Melgar, 8.
Estadio Manuel Ferreira in Asuncion, capacity 22,000, hosted the game. On the scoreboard, Olimpia led 4-0 at the break; 1 second-half goal set the final 4-1.