The match at Parque Federico Omar Saroldi saw Peñarol emerge as the dominant force, defeating River Plate 3-1 in what was the fourth matchday of Group A. Goals from Maximiliano Olivera and Maximiliano Silvera, scored at the 22nd and 36th minutes of the first half, respectively, gave Peñarol a comfortable lead. Although River Plate managed to reduce the deficit thanks to Faustino Barone’s goal in the 78th minute, it was not enough to secure a comeback. Javier Cabrera sealed Peñarol’s win with a final goal in the 89th minute.
Rodrigo Pérez nearly extended Peñarol’s lead but hit the post in the 92nd minute, denying him a goal.
Maximiliano Olivera was undoubtedly the standout player of the match, contributing significantly with one goal and making three crucial clearances near the penalty area. Javier Cabrera also had an impressive performance, netting a goal and attempting three shots on target.
River Plate’s coach Julio Ribas opted for a 4-5-1 formation, featuring Fabrizio Correa in goal, a defensive line of Lautaro Pertusatti, Nicolás Ramos, Christian Almeida, and Franco Cabrera, while Emiliano Jourdan, Matías Alfonso, Facundo de León, Agustín Vera, and Juan Cruz De Los Santos formed the midfield. Inti López led the attack.
On the other hand, Peñarol, managed by Diego Aguirre, also lined up in a 4-5-1 formation with Martín Campaña as goalkeeper, supported by Pedro Milans, Javier Méndez, Nahuel Herrera, and Maximiliano Olivera in defense. Ignacio Sosa, Eric Remedi, Javier Cabrera, Leonardo Fernández, and David Terans made up the midfield, with Maximiliano Silvera spearheading the forward line.
Alberto Feres officiated the match at Parque Federico Omar Saroldi.
Looking ahead, River Plate will face Plaza Colonia away in the next match, while Peñarol will take on Liverpool (U) on their home turf.
Substitutions for River Plate
61’ 2T – Inti López out for Faustino Barone
71’ 2T – Juan Cruz De Los Santos out for Tiziano Correa
85’ 2T – Franco Cabrera out for Lucas Camejo and Agustín Vera out for Federico Rodríguez
Yellow Cards for River Plate:
32’ 1T Emiliano Jourdan (Unsporting behavior), 45’ 1T Juan Cruz De Los Santos (Unsporting behavior), 57’ 2T Agustín Vera (Holding opponent to impede progress), and 67’ 2T Christian Almeida (Unsporting behavior)
Red Card for River Plate:
46’ 1T Matías Alfonso (Direct red)
Substitutions for Peñarol
90’ 2T – Nahuel Herrera out for Juan Martín Rodríguez and Eric Remedi out for Rodrigo Pérez
70’ 2T – David Terans out for Diego García and Maximiliano Silvera out for Felipe Avenatti
76’ 2T – Maximiliano Olivera out for Lucas Hernández
Yellow Cards for Peñarol:
16’ 1T Nahuel Herrera (Unsporting behavior), 43’ 1T Eric Remedi (Unsporting behavior), and 63’ 2T Rodrigo Pérez (Unsporting behavior)