In the sixth matchday of Group A in the Intermedio, Peñarol claimed victory against Wanderers, finishing the match with a score of 2-0. Ignacio Sosa put Peñarol ahead by scoring in the 44th minute of the first half, and Maximiliano Silvera sealed the win by striking decisively just one minute into the second half.
Just before Sosa’s opening goal, Joaquín Zeballos had a golden opportunity to score, but his shot hit the post in the 38th minute.
Damián Suárez emerged as the standout player of the match, playing a critical role in defense by clearing three balls from dangerous areas.
Ignacio Sosa also played a vital part in the game by contributing one goal.
Peñarol’s coach, Diego Aguirre, employed a 4-5-1 formation with Guillermo De Amores in goal; Damián Suárez, Leo Coelho, Nahuel Herrera, and Juan Martín Rodríguez in defense; Ignacio Sosa, Eric Remedi, Leandro Umpierrez, Leonardo Fernández, and Diego García in midfield; and Héctor Villalba leading the attack.
Meanwhile, Wanderers, under the management of Alejandro Apud Varela, lined up in a 3-5-2 formation, with Mauro Silveira in goal; Paulo Lima, Emiliano Garcia, and Leandro Zazpe in defense; Sebastián Figueredo, Bruno Veglio, Pablo Lima, Andrew Teuten, and Martín Suárez in midfield; and Joaquín Zeballos and Michael Ferreira as forwards.
The match was officiated by referee Mathías De Armas at the Estadio Campeón del Siglo.
In the upcoming round, Peñarol will host Cerro, while Wanderers will face Liverpool (U) as visitors.
Substitutions for Peñarol
45’ 2T – Diego García was replaced by Javier Cabrera, and Héctor Villalba was substituted for Maximiliano Silvera.
74’ 2T – Damián Suárez made way for Pedro Milans, and Ignacio Sosa was replaced by David Terans.
Yellow Card for Peñarol:
21’ 2T Javier Cabrera (Unsporting behavior).
Substitutions for Wanderers
62’ 2T – Bruno Veglio went off for Nicolás Queiroz, and Michael Ferreira was replaced by Luciano Cosentino.
76’ 2T – Joaquín Zeballos was substituted for Nicolás Royón and Martín Suárez came off for Tabaré Viudez.
85’ 2T – Andrew Teuten was replaced by Esteban Crucci.
Yellow Cards for Wanderers:
21’ 1T Martín Suárez (Unsporting behavior) and 43’ 2T Alejandro Apud.