Cerro Largo secured a 2-1 victory against Progreso in a match that took place on Saturday for the second round of the Clausura tournament. The deadlock was broken in the 26th minute of the first half when Facundo Bonifazi scored a stunning goal, giving the visitors a crucial lead.
Progreso responded dynamically after halftime, equalizing the match just 7 minutes in with a strike from Ignacio Lemmo. However, Cerro Largo’s resilience shone through as Matías Mir netted the winning goal in the 71st minute, sealing the final score at 2-1.
Matías Mir was the standout player of the match, contributing not only to the morale of his team but also finding the net once. Equally impressive was the defensive performance of Facundo Bonifazi, who also scored earlier in the game.
Progreso’s coach, Alejandro Larrea, deployed a 5-3-2 formation with Nicolás Gentilio in goal. The defensive line featured Gianfranco Trasante, Alejandro Prieto, Nicolás Olivera, Ayrton Cougo, and Facundo Kidd. In midfield were Adrián Colombino, Agustín Pinheiro, and Nicolás Fernández, while Ignacio Lemmo and Franco López led the attack.
On the other side, Danielo Nuñez’s Cerro Largo utilized a 4-5-1 formation, with Gino Santilli in goal, supported by Lucas Correa, Facundo Parada, Martín Gianoli, and Facundo Bonifazi in defense. The midfield comprised Sebastián Assís, Matías Mir, Ezequiel Olivera, Cristian Gonzalez, and Federico Medina, while Franco Rossi was positioned as the striker.
The match was officiated by referee Gustavo Tejera at the Parque Abraham Paladino stadium.
Next up, Progreso will travel to face Nacional, whereas Cerro Largo will play at home against Danubio. Following this match, Progreso sits at 13th place in the standings without any points, while Cerro Largo moves up with 6 points, positioning themselves at the top end of the table.
Substitutions for Progreso
65’ 2T – Ayrton Cougo replaced by Juan Rivero
72’ 2T – Nicolás Fernández replaced by Nahuel López
80’ 2T – Adrián Colombino replaced by Gonzalo Silva
81’ 2T – Facundo Kidd replaced by Pablo López
Yellow Cards for Progreso:
18’ 1T Facundo Kidd, 36’ 1T Nicolás Gentilio, 41’ 1T Franco López, 10’ 2T Ayrton Cougo
Substitutions for Cerro Largo
45’ 2T – Federico Medina replaced by Lautaro Vazquez, Facundo Bonifazi replaced by Maximiliano Añasco, Gianfranco Trasante replaced by Matteo Copelotti
54’ 2T – Ezequiel Olivera replaced by Mario García
91’ 2T – Franco Rossi replaced by Ricardo Delgado, Matías Mir replaced by Nicolás Bertocchi
Yellow Cards for Cerro Largo:
6’ 1T Lucas Correa, 13’ 1T Ezequiel Olivera, 42’ 1T Facundo Bonifazi
Red Card for Cerro Largo:
45’ 1T Facundo Parada (Direct Red)