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tournament that opened the season in the Paraguayan first division. The tournament began on February 15 and ended on June 29 with the participation of 12 teams, playing a two-legged all play all system. Club Libertad accumulated the most points and became the champions, securing a spot for the

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Standings

Results

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Top scorers

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Cerro Porteño Club Cerro Porteño is a professional Paraguayan football club, based in the neighbourhood of Obrero in Asunción. Founded in 1912, Cerro has won 34 Primera División titles and is one of the most popular football clubs in Paraguay. Its presi ...

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Raúl Román Raúl Basilio Román Garay (born 25 October 1977) is a Paraguayan football striker currently playing for Deportivo Capiatá. Career Román was the member of Paraguay U-20 National football team in 1997 FIFA U-20 World Cup Final. On 28 No ...

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Vladimir Marín Vladimir Marín Ríos (born 26 September 1979) is a Colombian football attacking midfielder and coach. He plays for Obreros Unidos in the Liga Hernandariense. He represented Colombia from 2006 to 2009. Club career Marín began his playing ...

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Scorer Stats

References

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