In a tightly contested match on the third day of the Apertura, Defensor Sporting hosted Cerro Largo at the Luis Franzini Stadium and managed to clinch a narrow 1-0 win. The only goal of the match came from Brian Montenegro, who scored in the 51st minute of the second half.
Montenegro took advantage of his team’s possession, skillfully deceiving the opponent’s goalkeeper with a well-placed shot.
His outstanding performance earned him the title of player of the match, showcasing his ability to make a difference by netting the only goal.
Defensor’s goalkeeper, Kevin Dawson, also stood out, demonstrating his exceptional skills throughout the game.
Coach Román Cuello lined up his team in a 4-4-2 formation, featuring Kevin Dawson in goal; Lucas Agazzi, Guillermo De los Santos, Mateo Caballero, and Axel Frugone in defense; Alan Torterolo, Germán Barrios, Mauricio Amaro, and Xavier Biscayzacú in midfield; with Alexander Machado and Brian Montenegro leading the attack.
On the other side, Danielo Nuñez deployed his squad in a 4-5-1 setup, with Juan Esteban Moreno guarding the goal; Julian Pou, Lucas Correa, Nicolás Ramos, and Mateo Monserrat in defense; Sebastián Assís, Alexander Hernandez, Gustavo Viera, Axel Pandiani, and Bruno Hernández in midfield; and Tiziano Correa as the lone striker.
Kevin Fontes served as the referee for the match at the Luis Franzini Stadium.
Looking ahead, Defensor Sporting will take on MC Torque as the visiting team in the next round, while Cerro Largo will face Liverpool (U) away from home.
With this match result, the hosts now sit at the top of the standings with 7 points throughout the tournament, while the visitors remain in the tenth position with just 3 points.
Substitutions for Defensor Sporting
67’ 2T – Alan Torterolo was replaced by Nicolás Wunsch
76’ 2T – Alexander Machado was substituted for Brian Lozano, Xavier Biscayzacú for Lucas De Los Santos, and Gustavo Viera for Federico Sellecchia
90’ 2T – Brian Montenegro was replaced by Lautaro Navarro
Yellow Cards for Defensor Sporting
26’ 2T – Mateo Caballero (Unsporting behavior) and 30’ 2T – Xavier Biscayzacú (Unsporting behavior)
Substitutions for Cerro Largo
45’ 2T – Axel Pandiani was replaced by Emiliano Jourdan
84’ 2T – Sebastián Assís was substituted for Mario García and Alexander Hernandez for Nicolás Bertocchi
Yellow Cards for Cerro Largo
7’ 2T – Nicolás Ramos (Unsporting behavior), 36’ 2T – Lucas Correa (Unsporting behavior), and 39’ 2T – Mateo Monserrat (Unsporting behavior)