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Olimpia beats Audax Italiano 2-0 in Copa Sudamericana debut
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Paraguay's Olimpia defeated Audax Italiano 2-0 at Estadio Bicentenario La Florida in the first group stage match of the Copa Sudamericana. Rubén Lezcano scored the opener in the 23rd minute with an assist from Romeo Benítez, and Juan Fernando Alfaro made it 2-0 at the 35th. Audax Italiano held early superiority through Esteban Matus's advances.
Paraguayan defender Junior Barreto, 27, from Olimpia, is close to joining Colo Colo for the 2026 season. His agent, Fredy Soto, confirmed ongoing negotiations with the Chilean club, which aims to bolster its squad after several departures. The player is enthusiastic about the potential move.