In Asuncion the party continues. After Albirroja’s victory in the World Cup qualifiers against Argentina, mission accomplished for the Club Olimpia. The team coached by Martin Palermo became champion of the Clausura Tournament, thanks to the 0-0 draw away against 2 de Mayo.
A match made complicated by the expulsion of left back Facundo Zavala in the 35th minute of the first half. At the end, tears and celebrations for a title, the 47th in history, won with two days to spare: thanks to this draw, Olimpia maintained a 7-point advantage over its opponents in the last round.