In the 10th round of the Apertura, Cerro managed to edge out Defensor Sporting 1-0 in a match characterized by its tight defenses. The decisive moment arrived in the 82nd minute when Brahian Alemán found the net, effectively sealing the match in favor of the hosts.
Alemán skillfully controlled the ball before unleashing a shot that left goalkeeper Kevin Dawson Blanco with no chance to save it.
Notably, Brahian Alemán was undoubtedly the standout player, contributing not only with the goal but also by commanding the midfield throughout the game. Additionally, Rodrigo Mederos emerged as a crucial defensive figure for Cerro, thwarting multiple attempts by Defensor Sporting.
Cerro’s manager, Alejandro Apud Varela, set up a 5-3-2 formation with Fabrizio Correa guarding the goal; Mateo Argüello, Alejo Macelli, Juan Cruz Guasone, Gianni Rodríguez, and Francisco Bregante comprising the defensive line; Jairo Amaro, Pablo Nongoy, and Brahian Alemán in midfield; along with Cristian Barros and Bruno Morales leading the attack.
On the other hand, Defensor’s coach, Román Cuello, opted for a 4-5-1 formation, placing Kevin Dawson in goal; supported by Lucas Agazzi, Lucas De Los Santos, Francisco Sorondo, and Axel Frugone in defense; and Erico Cuello, Germán Barrios, Facundo Castro, Nicolás Wunsch, and Alexander Machado in the midfield, with Brian Montenegro as the sole forward.
The match referee was Alberto Feres.
Next up, Cerro will face Cerro Largo in their following fixture, while Defensor will host Boston River at the Luis Franzini Stadium. Currently, Defensor sits in 14th place with 8 points, while Cerro climbs to 10th place with 13 points in the league standings.
Substitutions for Cerro
67’ 2T – Pablo Nongoy was replaced by Tiago Rijo, Nicolás Wunsch by Brian Lozano, and Erico Cuello by Alan Torterolo.
87’ 2T – Bruno Morales was substituted for Nahuel Soria.
92’ 2T – Brahian Alemán was taken off for Rodrigo Mederos.
Cautions for Cerro
27’ 1T Brahian Alemán (Unsporting behavior), 2’ 2T Mateo Argüello (Unsporting behavior), 13’ 2T Alejo Macelli (Unsporting behavior), 39’ 2T Bruno Morales, and 41’ 2T Juan Cruz Guasone.
Substitutions for Defensor Sporting
75’ 2T – Alexander Machado was replaced by Valentín Rodríguez and Facundo Castro by Lautaro Navarro.
89’ 2T – Francisco Sorondo was taken off for Mateo Caballero.
Cautions for Defensor Sporting
39’ 1T Erico Cuello (Unsporting behavior), 19’ 2T Axel Frugone (Insulting or disapproving of the referee), and 32’ 2T Lautaro Navarro (Unsporting behavior).