In the latest round of the Apertura, Deportivo Maldonado showcased their home advantage by securing a 1-0 victory against MC Torque at Estadio Domingo Burgueño. The solitary goal of the match came courtesy of Santiago Ramírez in the 44th minute of the first half.
Ramírez controlled the ball and delivered a powerful header that left goalkeeper Franco Torgnascioli Lagreca with no chance to respond.
Santiago Ramírez’s performance earned him the title of the standout player of the match, contributing the sole goal. Alongside him, Adriano Freitas also shone, as the goalkeeper demonstrated exceptional skill in keeping a clean sheet.
Head coach Gabriel Di Noia employed a 4-5-1 formation, placing Adriano Freitas in goal; with Juan Martín Ginzo, Hernán Menosse, Joaquín Fernández, and Juan Manuel Ramos forming the defensive line; and Matías Espíndola, Maximiliano González, Christian Tabó, Maximiliano Noble, and Santiago Ramírez in midfield. Renato César led the attack.
On the other hand, MC Torque, managed by Marcelo Méndez, lined up in a 4-3-3 formation with Franco Torgnascioli guarding the net; Eduardo Agüero, José Tarán, Franco Romero, and Ezequiel Busquets in defense; and Lucas Duré, Pablo Siles, and Diogo Guzmán in midfield. The attacking trio consisted of Juan Ignacio Quintana, Nahuel da Silva, and Ramiro Lechini.
Felipe Vikonis officiated as the main referee for this encounter at Estadio Domingo Burgueño.
Looking ahead, Deportivo Maldonado will face Central Español as the away team, while MC Torque is set to host Nacional in their upcoming fixture.
Following this match, Deportivo Maldonado accumulates a total of 16 points, securing third place in the standings, while MC Torque maintains 14 points, placing them fourth.
Substitutions in Deportivo Maldonado
45’ 2T – Renato César was replaced by Guillermo López and Ramiro Lechini by Esteban Obregón.
69’ 2T – Santiago Ramírez made way for Sebastian Gonzalez Mozzo.
80’ 2T – Matías Espíndola was substituted by Elías de León Aristegui, Christian Tabó by Sebastian Tormo, and Maximiliano Noble by Adrián Vila.
Yellow cards in Deportivo Maldonado:
1’ 1T Christian Tabó (Unsporting behavior).
Substitutions in MC Torque
64’ 2T – Lucas Duré was substituted by Gonzalo Montes, Juan Ignacio Quintana by Franco Pizzichillo, and Franco Romero by Facundo Silvera.
78’ 2T – Ezequiel Busquets was replaced by Sebastián Cáceres.
Yellow cards in MC Torque:
10’ 1T Ramiro Lechini (Unsporting behavior), 10’ 2T José Tarán (Unsporting behavior), and 47’ 2T Franco Pizzichillo (Unsporting behavior).