The eighth round of the Clausura saw MC Torque claim a slim 1-0 victory over Cerro Largo. The lone goal was scored by Guillermo Fratta in the 39th minute of the second half, a moment that proved crucial for the home team.
Fratta demonstrated his skills by skillfully placing his shot past the opposing goalkeeper after successfully controlling the ball, showcasing his impact on the match.
Fratta’s performance earned him the title of the standout player of the game, marking him as a key contributor with his only goal.
MC Torque’s defense was anchored by Ezequiel Busquets, who played a vital role throughout the match.
Marcelo Méndez, the MC Torque coach, set his team up in a 4-3-3 formation, featuring Franco Torgnascioli in goal, with defenders Franco Pizzichillo, Guillermo Fratta, Gary Kagelmacher, and Facundo Silvera; a midfield trio of Gonzalo Montes, Pablo Siles, and Santiago Costa; and an attacking front of Esteban Obregón, José Neris, and Walter Nuñez.
Cerro Largo, managed by Danielo Nuñez, opted for a more defensive 4-5-1 setup, with Gino Santilli as the goalkeeper and a defensive line that included Lautaro Vazquez, Alan Di Pippa, Facundo Parada, and Facundo Bonifazi. The midfield consisted of Lucas Correa, Erico Cuello, Mario García, Sebastián Assís, and Cristian Gonzalez, with Franco Rossi leading the attack.
Referee Javier Burgos officiated the match at the Parque Alfredo Víctor Viera stadium.
Looking ahead, MC Torque will face off against Danubio in their next match, while Cerro Largo will host Peñarol.
This victory brings MC Torque’s points total to 17, putting them at the top of the table, while Cerro Largo remains in third place with 16 points.
Substitutions for MC Torque
25’ 1st Half – Gonzalo Montes was replaced by Diogo Guzmán
88’ 2nd Half – Esteban Obregón made way for Ezequiel Busquets, and Walter Nuñez was substituted for Bautista Kociubinski
Bookings for MC Torque:
15’ 2nd Half Diogo Guzmán (Unsporting behavior), 46’ 2nd Half Franco Torgnascioli (Time-wasting), 47’ 2nd Half Facundo Silvera (Unsporting behavior), and 51’ 2nd Half José Neris (Unsporting behavior)
Substitutions for Cerro Largo
45’ 2nd Half – Erico Cuello was substituted for Maximiliano Añasco
76’ 2nd Half – Lucas Correa was replaced by Agustín Pérez Siri, Cristian Gonzalez by Federico Medina, and Santiago Costa by Kevin Arevalo
89’ 2nd Half – Mario García was substituted for Gabriel Rossetto, and Alan Di Pippa was replaced by Mauro Brasil
Bookings for Cerro Largo:
29’ 1st Half Erico Cuello (Unsporting behavior), 45’ 1st Half Facundo Bonifazi (Unsporting behavior), and 6’ 2nd Half Franco Rossi (Unsporting behavior)