Peñarol delivered a commanding performance against Cerro, triumphing with a score of 3-1 in their latest Apertura clash held on the evening of October 22, 2023, at the Estadio Campeón del Siglo.
The home side initially took control with two early goals by Matías Arezo at the 17th minute and Luis Angulo at the 25th minute, giving Peñarol a 2-0 lead. However, Cerro responded just before halftime when Cristian Barros converted a penalty, narrowing the gap to 2-1 in the 45th minute.
Despite Cerro’s efforts, the match was sealed in the second half when Nicolás Fernández scored another penalty for Peñarol in the 90th minute, finalizing the score at 3-1.
Matías Arezo was undoubtedly the standout player of the match, not only netting a goal but also taking five shots at goal, showcasing his offensive prowess. Leonardo Fernández also made significant contributions from the midfield, targeting the goal five times.
Eduardo Darias drew attention with a brilliant nutmeg on his marker at the 35th minute, delightful to the fans in attendance.
Peñarol’s coach, Diego Aguirre, set his team up in a 4-5-1 formation, featuring Sebastián Britos in goal; a defensive line of Franco Escobar, Lucas Ferreira, Mauricio Lemos, and Maximiliano Olivera; in midfield Eduardo Darias, Eric Remedi, Nicolás Fernández, Luis Angulo, and Leonardo Fernández; with Matías Arezo leading the attack.
On the other hand, Cerro, managed by Álvaro Pintos, adopted a similar 4-5-1 formation. Fabrizio Correa was in goal, supported by a defense of Damián Suárez, Alejo Macelli, Facundo Butti, and Gianni Rodríguez, while their midfield included Agustín Miranda, Emiliano Sosa, Emanuel Carlos, Cristian Barros, and Nahuel Sena, with Augusto Cambón upfront.
The officiating was handled by referee Andrés Matonte.
Following this match, Peñarol will next face Boston River away, while Cerro is set to host Juventud at home.
After this result, Peñarol climbs to 16 points, securing second place in the standings, while Cerro remains at 2 points, sitting in sixteenth place.
Substitutions for Peñarol
45’ 2T – Luis Angulo off for Kevin Rodriguez; Emiliano Sosa off for Jairo Amaro. 58’ 2T – Eduardo Darias off for Leandro Umpierrez; Mauricio Lemos off for Emanuel Gularte. 79’ 2T – Leonardo Fernández off for Stiven Muhletaler; Matías Arezo off for Facundo Batista.
Yellow Cards for Peñarol
44’ 1T – Eric Remedi (insulting the referee); 4’ 2T – Kevin Rodriguez (unsporting behavior); 32’ 2T – Nicolás Fernández (unsporting behavior).
Red Card for Peñarol
43’ 1T – Maximiliano Olivera (direct red).
Substitutions for Cerro
26’ 1T – Nahuel Sena off for Alejandro Severo; 61’ 2T – Emanuel Carlos off for Brahian Alemán; 74’ 2T – Augusto Cambón off for Santiago Paiva.
Yellow Cards for Cerro
29’ 1T – Agustín Miranda (unsporting behavior); 5’ 2T – Emanuel Carlos (unsporting behavior); 14’ 2T – Alejandro Severo (unsporting behavior); 25’ 2T – Augusto Cambón (unsporting behavior); 26’ 2T – Cristian Barros (holding an opponent to prevent advancing); 44’ 2T – Damián Suárez; 47’ 2T – Jairo Amaro (unsporting behavior).
Red Card for Cerro
38’ 1T – Agustín Miranda (second yellow).