In the sixth round of Group B of the Intermedio, Juventud showcased their prowess by defeating Danubio. The match sparkled with talent as Alex Maizon Rodriguez opened the scoring in the 57th minute with a powerful strike. He then doubled his tally with a commanding header just nine minutes later. Agustín Rodríguez also contributed to the scoreline, netting a goal in the 78th minute with another precise header.
Danubio managed to find the back of the net through Sebastián Fernández, who successfully converted a penalty in the 72nd minute, but it wasn’t enough to change the outcome.
Alex Maizon Rodriguez was undeniably the standout player of the match, having scored two critical goals for Juventud. Agustín Rodríguez also played a key role by adding another goal to his team’s tally.
Juventud’s head coach, Diego Monarriz, lined up a solid 4-4-2 formation featuring Sebastián Sosa in goal; a defensive line of Federico Barrandeguy, Ángel Morosini, Alex Maizon Rodriguez, and Emmanuel Mas; a midfield comprising Rodrigo Chagas, Iván Rossi, Ramiro Peralta, and Jonathan Urretaviscaya; with Bruno Larregui and Agustín Rodríguez up front.
On the other hand, Danubio’s manager, Juan Manuel Olivera, opted for a 4-5-1 setup with Mauro Goicoechea guarding the net; a back line consisting of Facundo González, Matías González, Maximiliano Perg, and Santiago Sosa; a midfield featuring Mateo Peralta, Leandro Sosa, Alexander Velázquez, Evelio Cardozo, and Nicolas Azambuja; and Sergio Núñez leading the attack.
The match official was Esteban Ostojich.
Looking ahead, Juventud will face Progreso in their next match, while Danubio is set to travel to the Gran Parque Central to take on Nacional.
Substitutions for Juventud
69’ 2T – Bruno Larregui substituted for Iván Rodrigo Rodriguez
80’ 2T – Ramiro Peralta substituted for Thomas Rodríguez
83’ 2T – Rodrigo Chagas and Jonathan Urretaviscaya substituted for Facundo Perez and Agustín Principe respectively.
Substitutions for Danubio
53’ 2T – Leandro Sosa replaced by Hernán Novick, Alexander Velázquez by Lucas Sanseviero, and Santiago Sosa by Renzo Rabino
70’ 2T – Nicolas Azambuja for Sebastián Fernández and Evelio Cardozo for Joaquín Fernández.