In an intense showdown on October 1, 2023, Peñarol and Miramar Misiones ended the match in a 2-2 stalemate during the 11th round of the league. The standout performer was Matías Arezo, who netted both goals for Peñarol, bringing them back into the game after they fell behind.
Initially, it was Miramar Misiones that seized control, establishing a 2-0 lead with goals from Denis Olivera at the very start of the match (1st minute) and Sebastián Da Silva just before halftime (44th minute) from a penalty kick. However, Peñarol responded strongly in the second half, with Arezo scoring in the 11th minute and later adding his second in the 33rd minute of the second half, leveling the match.
Although Peñarol dominated possession with relentless pressure, they struggled with accuracy in front of goal, managing 24 attempts but only seeing 15 on target and 7 off mark.
Matías Arezo’s impressive performance earned him the title of ‘Player of the Match,’ firing six shots towards goal, two of which found the back of the net. Meanwhile, Juan Esteban Moreno, goalkeeper for Miramar Misiones, showcased his skills with a phenomenal display, stopping 9 shots from Peñarol.
Miramar Misiones, managed by Bernardo Giordano, lined up in a 4-3-3 formation, featuring Moreno in goal; a defensive line composed of Andrés Olivera, Guzmán Pereira, Federico Alonso, and Pablo López; with Mauricio Gómez, Oscar Díaz, and Axel Pandiani in midfield; and Denis Olivera, Sebastián Da Silva, and Facundo Silvera leading the attack.
On the opposing side, Peñarol, under the guidance of Diego Aguirre, opted for a 4-5-1 arrangement with Brayan Cortés between the sticks; a defense made up of Pedro Milans, Javier Méndez, Nahuel Herrera, and Maximiliano Olivera; a midfield trio featuring Ignacio Sosa, Eric Remedi, Jamie Báez, Leonardo Fernández, and Diego García; and Maximiliano Silvera as the lone forward.
The match was officiated by referee Hernán Heras Acosta at the Municipal Silvestre Octavio Landoni stadium.
Looking ahead, Miramar Misiones will face Nacional in their next match, while Peñarol will host Wanderers. At present, Miramar Misiones sits in 11th place with 12 points, whereas Peñarol has reached the top of the table with 26 points.
Substitutions for Miramar Misiones
57’ 2H – Denis Olivera out for Nahuel Gelos
67’ 2H – Axel Pandiani out for Diego Núñez and Sebastián Da Silva out for Gastón Ramírez
74’ 2H – Facundo Silvera out for Mauricio Roldán
Yellow Cards for Miramar Misiones:
24’ 2H – Juan Esteban Moreno (Dispute with an opponent), 33’ 2H – Diego Núñez (Holding an opponent to prevent advancement), 37’ 2H – Oscar Díaz (Delaying the game), 43’ 2H – Gastón Ramírez (Insulting or disapproving of the referee), 49’ 2H – Pablo López (Unsporting conduct)
Red Card for Miramar Misiones:
43’ 2H – Diego Núñez (Red for second yellow card)
Substitutions for Peñarol
45’ 2H – Javier Méndez out for Lucas Hernández, Jaime Báez out for Héctor Villalba, Ignacio Sosa out for Matías Arezo
60’ 2H – Héctor Villalba out for Stiven Muhletaler
80’ 2H – Pedro Milans out for Jesús Trindade
Yellow Cards for Peñarol:
9’ 2H – Leonardo Fernández (Holding an opponent to prevent advancement), 31’ 2H – Stiven Muhletaler (Unsporting conduct)