In the fifth round of Group A of the Intermedio, Cerro managed to secure a 2-1 win against Cerro Largo this Thursday. The first goal for Cerro came at the 31st minute of the first half, as Enzo Larrosa expertly converted a penalty, giving his team the lead. However, Cerro Largo fought back with determination, pulling level when Máximo Alonso found a gap to score in the 21st minute of the second half. In a dramatic twist, it was Cerro’s Máximo Alonso who scored again at the 44th minute to clinch the victory.
Máximo Alonso stood out as the man of the match, showcasing his talent by scoring twice. Not to be overshadowed, Mauricio Affonso from Cerro Largo also left a mark on the game with a goal.
The strategy employed by Cerro’s head coach, Tabaré Silva, was a 5-3-2 formation featuring Mathías Cubero as goalkeeper; Emiliano Álvarez, Emilio Crespo, Mauro Villar, Axel Frugone, and Emanuel Cuello in defense; Agustín Miranda, Sebastián Cáceres, and Matías Ocampo in midfield; and Facundo Silvestre along with Enzo Larrosa leading the attack.
On the other side, the team managed by Danielo Nuñez took to the field with a 4-4-2 formation, with Gino Santilli in goal; a defensive line of Alan García, Mauro Brasil, Cristian Gonzalez, and Matías Mir; a midfield composed of Alan Di Pippa, Sebastián Assís, Nicolás Bertocchi, and Maximiliano Añasco; and Julián Contrera and Facundo Peraza in front.
The match held at the Monumental Luis Troccoli was officiated by referee Anahí Fernández.
In their upcoming fixture, Cerro will visit Defensor Sporting while Cerro Largo will host Plaza Colonia.
Substitutions for Cerro
58’ 2T – Emiliano Álvarez was replaced by Rafael Haller, and Matías Ocampo was substituted for Máximo Alonso.
69’ 2T – Emanuel Cuello came off for Owen Falconis, and Agustín Miranda was substituted by Sebastián Camacho.
80’ 2T – Sebastián Cáceres left the pitch for Agustín Mulet.
Yellow cards for Cerro:
21’ 1T – Emiliano Álvarez, 32’ 2T – Sebastián Cáceres.
Substitutions for Cerro Largo
62’ 2T – Matías Mir was substituted for Maicol Piriz, and Maximiliano Añasco was replaced by Mauricio Affonso.
73’ 2T – Nicolás Bertocchi was replaced by Agustín Pérez Siri.
82’ 2T – Julián Contrera left for Federico Medina.
Yellow cards for Cerro Largo:
37’ 1T – Nicolás Bertocchi, 39’ 1T – Matías Mir, 21’ 2T – Julián Contrera.