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.
The match took place on April 8 at 20:00 Chile time at Estadio Bicentenario La Florida in Chile's Región Metropolitana, as part of Copa Sudamericana Group G.
Audax Italiano, coached by Gustavo Lema, fielded a confirmed lineup featuring Esteban Matus, who created chances in the first 15 minutes and troubled Olimpia's defense.
Olimpia struck back swiftly. In the 23rd minute, Rubén Lezcano opened the scoring 1-0 after a fine play and assist from Romeo Benítez. At the 35th minute, Juan Fernando Alfaro netted the 2-0, as reported in the live updates.
The game aired on ESPN 3 and Disney+ Premium Plan. Olimpia, the King of Cups, fielded its starting XI for this international debut.
