The match played this Saturday at the Arquitecto Antonio Ubilla stadium saw Cerro Largo and Boston River end in a 2-2 stalemate between the two teams.
Cerro Largo took the lead with a well-executed goal from Maximiliano Añasco at the 33rd minute of the first half. Shortly after, Alan Di Pippa’s shot at the 47th minute seemed to place Cerro Largo in a secure position. However, Boston River’s persistence paid off as they equalized with a header from Agustín Anello just six minutes into the second half, followed by another goal from Baltasar Barcia 11 minutes later, leveling the match at 2-2.
The coach of Cerro Largo, Danielo Nuñez, utilized a 4-4-2 formation, with Gino Santilli guarding the nets; Brian Ferrarés, Facundo Parada, Martín Gianoli, and Facundo Bonifazi forming the backline; Lucas Correa, Alan Di Pippa, Sebastián Assís, and Maximiliano Añasco in midfield; and Cristian Gonzalez alongside Franco Rossi up front.
On the other side, coach Jadson Viera Castro set up Boston River in a 5-3-2 formation, with Bruno Antúnez in goal; Rafael Haller, Marcos Gómez, Martín González, Mateo Rivero, and Fredy Martínez in defense; Mauricio Vera, Andrés Romero, and Agustín Albarracin in the midfield; with Alexander González and Felipe Avenatti leading the attack.
Referee Felipe Vikonis ensured order throughout the game.
In their next outings, Cerro Largo will play away against River Plate, while Boston River will host Danubio. As it stands, the home team is in eighth place in the league with 17 points, while the visitors sit third with 20 points.
Substitutions for Cerro Largo
64’ 2nd Half – Brian Ferrarés was replaced by Agustín Pérez Siri
72’ 2nd Half – Maximiliano Añasco left for Federico Medina and Alan Di Pippa was substituted by Erico Cuello
85’ 2nd Half – Cristian Gonzalez was taken off for Franco Delgado
Substitutions for Boston River
45’ 2nd Half – Marcos Gómez was substituted by Baltasar Barcia, Felipe Avenatti left for Agustín Anello, and Mauricio Vera was replaced by Rodrigo Amado
69’ 2nd Half – Fredy Martínez was replaced by Jairo O´Neill
81’ 2nd Half – Agustín Albarracin was taken off for Francisco Barrios
Bookings for Boston River:
30’ 1st Half – Mauricio Vera (Unsporting behavior)
5’ 2nd Half – Andrés Romero (Unsporting behavior)
18’ 2nd Half – Ernesto Hernández (Unsporting behavior)
Sent off in Boston River:
33’ 2nd Half – Andrés Romero (Red card for second yellow)