In a breathtaking match held at Estadio Centenario, Peñarol displayed resilience by overcoming an early scare from Cerro Largo to claim a 3-1 victory in the ninth round of the Clausura. Cerro Largo initiated the scoring with a well-executed goal from Lucas Correa in the 20th minute. However, Peñarol rallied back, demonstrating their capability to recover from difficult situations.
The turning point came shortly after halftime when Eric Remedi equalized just after the break, followed by goals from Maximiliano Silvera in the 56th minute and Jaime Báez in the 95th minute, sealing the deserved comeback for the home side under the guidance of coach Diego Aguirre.
Both teams had their chances, with shots from Leonardo Fernández and Lautaro Vazquez striking the woodwork, denying them further opportunities to score.
Maximiliano Silvera was undoubtedly the standout player of the match, not only netting a goal but also attempting three shots on target, showcasing his offensive prowess. Jaime Báez also made significant contributions by scoring a goal.
Cerro Largo’s coach, Danielo Nuñez, fielded a tactical setup of 5-4-1, with Gino Santilli in goal and a defensive line comprising Lucas Correa, Mauro Brasil, Alan Di Pippa, Facundo Parada, and Facundo Bonifazi. The midfield included Lautaro Vazquez, Nicolás Bertocchi, Agustín Pérez Siri, and Cristian Gonzalez, while Franco Rossi led the attack.
Conversely, Peñarol utilized a 4-4-2 formation with Brayan Cortés as the goalkeeper, supported by defenders Pedro Milans, Javier Méndez, Nahuel Herrera, and Maximiliano Olivera. Meanwhile, Eric Remedi, Ignacio Sosa, Jesús Trindade, and Leonardo Fernández formed the midfield, leaving Maximiliano Silvera and Matías Arezo as the striking duo.
The referee for this enthralling encounter was Leodán González Cabrera.
Looking ahead, Cerro Largo will face Nacional in their next fixture, while Peñarol is set to host Danubio. Following this match, Peñarol currently sits in fifth place in the league with 16 points, whereas Cerro Largo remains high on the table with 22 points.
Substitutions for Cerro Largo
45’ 2T – Lautaro Vazquez out for Mario García, Jesús Trindade for Leandro Umpierrez, and Matías Arezo for Diego García. 63’ 2T – Cristian Gonzalez out for Maximiliano Añasco, Franco Rossi for Gabriel Rossetto. 74’ 2T – Agustín Pérez Siri out for Jeremías Gallard and Mauro Brasil for Ezequiel Olivera.
Yellow Cards for Cerro Largo:
3’ 2T Gino Santilli (delaying play), 20’ 2T Lucas Correa (unsporting behavior), and 23’ 2T Nicolás Bertocchi (arguing with an opponent).
Substitutions for Peñarol
78’ 2T – Ignacio Sosa out for Emanuel Gularte, 82’ 2T – Maximiliano Silvera out for Jaime Báez.
Yellow Cards for Peñarol:
27’ 2T Ignacio Sosa (unsporting behavior) and 46’ 2T Emanuel Gularte (unsporting behavior).