Danubio showcased an impressive performance, overwhelming Juventud with a final score of 4-1 in a match held in Jardines del Hipódromo for the sixth round of the Apertura. The home team took the lead with goals from Nicolas Azambuja in the 24th minute and Enzo Cabrera in the 35th minute of the first half, followed by goals from Mateo Peralta (27’ 2T) and Sebastián Fernández (45’ 2T) in the second half. Ramiro Peralta managed to score a consolation penalty goal for Juventud in the 56th minute.
Sebastián Fernández was undoubtedly the star of the match, netting one goal and contributing significantly to Danubio’s triumph. Another key player was Nicolas Azambuja, who also scored during the match.
Under the strategy crafted by coach Diego Monarriz, Danubio lined up in a 4-4-2 formation with Mauro Goicoechea as goalkeeper, supported by a defense comprised of Camilo Mayada, Emiliano Velázquez, Tomás Cavanagh, and Leandro Sosa. The midfield saw Iván Rossi, Sebastián Rodríguez, Mateo Peralta, and Maicol Ferreira, while Azambuja and Cabrera spearheaded the attack.
On the other hand, Juventud, managed by Sebastián Méndez Pardiñas, adopted a similar 4-4-2 setup, with Sebastián Sosa guarding the net. The defensive line included Ignacio Mujica, Martín Cáceres, Ángel Morosini, and Renzo Rabino, while Emanuel Cecchini, Leonel Roldán, Ramiro Peralta, and Alejo Cruz formed the midfield. Gonzalo Gomez and Fernando Mimbacas led the forward line.
The match was officiated by referee Andrés Matonte.
In the next round, Danubio will visit Wanderers, while Juventud will welcome Albion at their home ground, Parque Artigas. Currently, Danubio stands fourth in the standings with 11 points, whereas Juventud languishes in fourteenth place with only 4 points.
Substitutions for Danubio
62’ 2T – Maicol Ferreira substituted for Ivo Costantino
69’ 2T – Enzo Cabrera substituted for Facundo Balatti
77’ 2T – Mateo Peralta substituted for Enrique Femia and Nicolas Azambuja for Sebastián Fernández
Yellow Cards for Danubio:
14’ 2T Iván Rossi (Unsporting behavior), 22’ 2T Tomás Cavanagh (Unsporting behavior), and 47’ 2T Leandro Sosa
Substitutions for Juventud
45’ 2T – Ignacio Mujica substituted for Rodrigo Chagas, Fernando Mimbacas for Bruno Larregui, and Emanuel Cecchini for Agustín Alaniz
58’ 2T – Gonzalo Gomez substituted for Pablo Lago
79’ 2T – Alejo Cruz substituted for Renzo Sánchez
Yellow Cards for Juventud:
5’ 1T Ángel Morosini, 30’ 1T Ignacio Mujica, 40’ 1T Fernando Mimbacas, 18’ 2T Leonel Roldán (Unsporting behavior), and 24’ 2T Martín Cáceres (Insulting or disapproving the referee)
Red Card for Juventud:
39’ 2T Martín Cáceres (Red for second yellow)