In a thrilling encounter at Parque Juan Prandi, striker Kevin Arevalo dazzled fans with a remarkable hat-trick, guiding MC Torque to a 4-2 victory over Plaza Colonia. The home team opened the scoring with Álvaro López finding the net in the 10th minute, followed shortly by Haibrany Ruiz Díaz’s goal in the 58th minute. Arevalo, who struck three times (7’, 18’, and 50’ of the second half), was instrumental in securing the win, with Ezequiel Busquets adding a late goal for the visitors in the 42nd minute of the second half.
Arevalo’s standout performance not only earned him the title of Player of the Match but also highlighted his impressive form, having managed three shots on target during the game. Defensively, Busquets played a critical role, contributing with a goal in an otherwise challenging match for the visitors.
Plaza Colonia, under the guidance of coach Sebastián Díaz, fielded a 4-4-2 formation, featuring Joaquín Silva in goal, and a defensive line including Juan Pablo Hernández, Juan Manuel Ramos, Haibrany Ruiz Díaz, and Facundo Píriz. In midfield, Miqueas Redín, Yvo Calleros, Lucas Carrizo, and Yacouba Meité formed the core, while Hebert Vergara and Álvaro López led the attack.
On the other side, MC Torque’s coach Marcelo Méndez employed the same 4-4-2 setup, with Franco Torgnascioli guarding the goal and a solid defense made up of Eduardo Agüero, Guillermo Fratta, Gary Kagelmacher, and Facundo Silvera. The midfield consisted of Pablo Siles, Gonzalo Montes, Diogo Guzmán, and Esteban Obregón, while José Neris and Walter Nuñez spearheaded the front line.
The match was officiated by referee Alberto Feres. Following this match, Plaza Colonia is scheduled to visit Peñarol, while MC Torque will welcome Liverpool (U) to their home ground.
At present, Plaza Colonia sits in 15th place with just 1 point, while MC Torque has climbed to the top of the table with 10 points.
Substitutions for Plaza Colonia
54’ 2T – Hebert Vergara out for Agustín Ocampo, Lucas Carrizo out for Cristian Barros
69’ 2T – Álvaro López out for Alex Bruno
88’ 2T – Miqueas Redín out for Diego Villalba
Yellow cards for Plaza Colonia:
32’ 1T – Hebert Vergara
46’ 1T – Juan Pablo Hernández
14’ 2T – Juan Manuel Ramos
39’ 2T – Miqueas Redín
Substitutions for MC Torque
45’ 2T – Eduardo Agüero out for Ezequiel Busquets, Diogo Guzmán out for Kevin Arevalo
80’ 2T – Esteban Obregón out for Nahuel da Silva
Yellow cards for MC Torque:
5’ 1T – Facundo Silvera
42’ 1T – Diogo Guzmán
33’ 2T – Pablo Siles
51’ 2T – Kevin Arevalo