Peñarol faced Deportivo Maldonado this Sunday in date 3 of the Apertura, where the home team emerged victorious with a score of 2-1. Deportivo Maldonado started strong, taking the lead at the 31st minute of the first half thanks to a superb play from Juan Manuel Ramos. However, their excitement was muted when Matías Arezo equalized with a stunning strike in the 62nd minute. Peñarol completed their comeback with Leonardo Fernández scoring at the 78th minute.
Juan Manuel Ramos opened the scoring for Maldonado at the 31-minute mark after receiving an assist from Matías Espíndola. He skillfully placed the ball into the lower left corner, leaving the goalkeeper with no chance.
Leonardo Fernández shone as the standout player of the match, scoring once and attempting three shots on goal. Not far behind was Matías Arezo, who also scored and had three attempts to increase his side’s tally.
Peñarol’s coach, Diego Aguirre, opted for a 4-5-1 formation, featuring Washington Aguerre in goal, with a defensive line made up of Emanuel Gularte, Lucas Ferreira, Nahuel Herrera, and Diego Laxalt. The midfield included Eric Remedi, Jesús Trindade, Luis Angulo, Leonardo Fernández, and Gastón Togni, while Matías Arezo led the attack.
On the other hand, Deportivo Maldonado, managed by Gabriel Di Noia, also lined up in a 4-5-1 formation, with Diego Segovia guarding the net. The defensive setup featured Juan Martín Ginzo, Hernán Menosse, Facundo Tealde, and Juan Manuel Ramos, while the midfield boasted Santiago Cartagena, Maximiliano González, Christian Tabó, Matías Espíndola, and Maximiliano Noble, with Renato César spearheading the offense.
The match was officiated by referee Alberto Feres at the Estadio Campeón del Siglo. Peñarol will next face Nacional away, gearing up for the Superclásico, a passionate clash against their bitter rivals, while Maldonado will play host to Juventud.
With this result, Peñarol and Maldonado both sit on 6 points, with Peñarol in fifth place and Maldonado in fourth in the tournament standings.
Peñarol Substitutions
45’ 2T – Diego Laxalt for Leandro Umpierrez, Luis Angulo for Facundo Batista
58’ 2T – Nahuel Herrera for Kevin Rodriguez
80’ 2T – Jesús Trindade for Matías González
89’ 2T – Matías Arezo for Brandon Álvarez
Yellow Cards for Peñarol:
0’ 2T – Jesús Trindade (Unsporting behavior), 14’ 2T – Eric Remedi (Unsporting behavior), 25’ 2T – Gastón Togni (Arguing with an opponent)
Deportivo Maldonado Substitutions
67’ 2T – Maximiliano Noble for Sebastian Tormo, Renato César for Sebastian Gonzalez Mozzo
75’ 2T – Matías Espíndola for Adrián Vila, Santiago Cartagena for Guillermo López
81’ 2T – Maximiliano González for Emiliano Mozzone
Yellow Cards for Deportivo Maldonado:
8’ 2T – Matías Espíndola (Holding an opponent to prevent advancement), 21’ 2T – Maximiliano González (Unsporting behavior), 25’ 2T – Christian Tabó (Unsporting behavior)