Nacional’s excellent performance played a crucial role in achieving a 2-0 win against Wanderers during their match at Gran Parque Central, as part of Round 6 of the Apertura. Maximiliano Silvera put his team ahead in the 47th minute of the first half, while Tomás Verón Lupi sealed the victory with a goal in the 69th minute.
Forward Maximiliano Silvera had the opportunity to increase the lead but was thwarted by the crossbar on two occasions.
The standout player of the match was Tomás Verón Lupi, the midfielder who not only scored but also made two attempts at the opposing goal.
Maximiliano Silvera also shone during the clash, scoring one goal and attempting four shots on target.
Head coach Jadson Viera Castro fielded a 4-4-2 formation for Nacional, featuring Luis Mejía in goal; Emiliano Ancheta, Agustín Rogel, Tomás Viera, and Camilo Cándido in defense; with Luciano Boggio, Mauricio Vera, Nicolás Lodeiro, and Nicolás López in midfield; and Maximiliano Silvera paired with Maxi Gómez up front.
On the other side, Wanderers, managed by Mathías Corujo, opted for a 4-5-1 setup with Agustín Buffa as goalkeeper; Nahuel Furtado, Fabricio Formiliano, Nicolás Olivera, and Darlin Mencia forming the defense; Nicolás Queiroz, Jonás Luna, Gonzalo Freitas, José Alberti, and Rodrigo Rivero in midfield; and Joaquín Zeballos as the sole striker.
The match was officiated by referee Leandro Lasso at Gran Parque Central.
Next up for Nacional will be an away match against Defensor Sporting, while Wanderers will host Danubio.
With this result, Nacional moves up to 10 points, placing them in seventh position, while Wanderers remains with 8 points in tenth place in the tournament.
Substitutions for Nacional
45’ 2T – Mauricio Vera out for Lúcas Rodríguez; Darlin Mencia out for Lisandro Bajú.
64’ 2T – Nicolás López out for Tomás Verón Lupi; Nicolás Lodeiro out for Juan Cruz De Los Santos.
76’ 2T – Luciano Boggio out for Alexander dos Santos; Joaquín Zeballos out for Leandro Zazpe; Lisandro Bají out for Alan García.
82’ 2T – Maximiliano Silvera out for Gonzalo Carneiro.
Yellow Cards for Nacional:
9’ 1T – Agustín Rogel (Unsporting behavior).
Red Card for Nacional:
41’ 1T – Maxi Gómez (Direct red).
Substitutions for Wanderers
60’ 2T – Nicolás Queiroz out for Santiago Benítez; Rodrigo Rivero out for Esteban Crucci.
Yellow Cards for Wanderers:
25’ 1T – Darlin Mencia (Unsporting behavior); 29’ 1T – Joaquín Zeballos (Unsporting behavior); 35’ 2T – Jonás Luna (Unsporting behavior).
Red Cards for Wanderers:
33’ 1T – Gonzalo Freitas (Direct red); 28’ 2T – Fabricio Formiliano (Direct red).