A solitary goal from Cerro Largo was enough to alter the course of the match during the seventh round of the Clausura, ensuring their victory over Defensor Sporting at the Arquitecto Antonio Ubilla. Franco Rossi found the net in the 71st minute, clinching the win with a well-placed shot that left the goalkeeper Kevin Dawson Blanco unable to respond.
The forward skillfully controlled the ball before unleashing a powerful strike that proved decisive.
Head coach Danielo Nuñez opted for a 4-4-2 formation for Cerro Largo, placing Gino Santilli in goal, supported by defenders Lucas Correa, Alan Di Pippa, Facundo Parada, and Facundo Bonifazi. The midfield was anchored by Lautaro Vazquez, Nicolás Bertocchi, Sebastián Assís, and Cristian Gonzalez, while the attack was led by Bruno Hernández and Franco Rossi.
In contrast, Ignacio Ithurralde’s Defensor Sporting lined up in a 3-5-2 formation with Kevin Dawson guarding the net. The defensive trio comprised Nahuel Furtado, Guillermo De los Santos, and Juan Viacava, while the midfield included José Ignacio Álvarez, Lucas De Los Santos, Germán Barrios, Mauricio Amaro, and Alan Torterolo. The forward partnership consisted of Nahuel Sena and Lautaro Navarro.
The match was officiated by referee Andrés Matonte.
Looking ahead, Cerro Largo will face MC Torque away in their next match, while Defensor Sporting will host Danubio in a highly anticipated clash against their historic rival.
As the standings stand, Cerro Largo occupies second place in the league with 16 points, whereas Defensor Sporting remains in fifth with 12 points.
Substitutions for Cerro Largo
53’ 2T – Nicolás Bertocchi was replaced by Mario García.
68’ 2T – Bruno Hernández was replaced by Enrique Almeida.
Yellow Cards for Cerro Largo
15’ 2T – Gino Santilli.
36’ 2T – Lucas Correa.
38’ 2T – Cristian Gonzalez (Unsportsmanlike conduct).
Substitutions for Defensor Sporting
64’ 2T – Mauricio Amaro was substituted by Alexander Machado, and Nahuel Sena was replaced by Nicolás Wunsch.
75’ 2T – Alan Torterolo was swapped for Rodrigo Dudok, and Lucas Correa was replaced by Agustín Pérez Siri.
82’ 2T – Lautaro Navarro was replaced by Augusto Cambón.
Yellow Cards for Defensor Sporting
6’ 1T – Nahuel Furtado (Unsportsmanlike conduct).
39’ 2T – Kevin Dawson.