In the fourth round of Group A in the Intermedio, Defensor Sporting exhibited their superior form against Liverpool (U). The home team secured victory with goals from Lucas Agazzi (16’ 1T and 43’ 2T), Patricio Pacifico (39’ 1T), and Guillermo De los Santos (39’ 2T). Liverpool responded with goals from Lucas Acosta (13’ 1T) and Martín Rabuñal (36’ 1T).
Lucas Agazzi emerged as the standout player of the match, shining bright for Defensor Sporting as he netted two goals while taking two shots on target.
Defensor’s defense was bolstered by Guillermo De los Santos, who not only played a crucial role at the back but also contributed with a goal.
Under the management of Ignacio Ithurralde, Defensor lined up in a 4-4-2 formation featuring Kevin Dawson as goalkeeper; with Nahuel Furtado, Guillermo De los Santos, Juan Viacava, and Patricio Pacifico forming the defensive line; Lucas Agazzi, Germán Barrios, Mauricio Amaro, and José Ignacio Álvarez in midfield; and Matías Abaldo alongside Maxi Gómez in attack.
On the other side, Liverpool (U), managed by Joaquin Papa, set up in a 4-3-3 formation with Carlos Lentinelly guarding the net; Facundo Perdomo, Martín Rea, Nicolás Cabral, and Francisco Bregante in defense; a midfield trio of Lucas Acosta, Martín Rabuñal, and Hugo Quintana; and a forward line comprising Kevin Amaro, Abel Hernández, and Nicolás Vallejo.
The referee officiating the encounter was Esteban Ostojich.
In their next match, Defensor will face Wanderers, while Liverpool will host Peñarol at Estadio Belvedere.
Substitutions for Defensor Sporting
65’ 2T – José Ignacio Álvarez was substituted for Kevin Altez and Mauricio Amaro for Francisco Ginella.
89’ 2T – Matías Abaldo came off for Alfonso Barco.
93’ 2T – Maxi Gómez was replaced by Augusto Cambón.
Yellow Cards for Defensor Sporting:
9’ 2T – Mauricio Amaro (Unsporting behavior), 13’ 2T – José Ignacio Álvarez (Unsporting behavior), 47’ 2T – Germán Barrios (Unsporting behavior), 49’ 2T – Juan Viacava (Unsporting behavior).
Substitutions for Liverpool (U)
63’ 2T – Lucas Acosta was replaced by Gonzalo Nápoli.
67’ 2T – Francisco Bregante came off for Renzo Machado.
83’ 2T – Nicolás Vallejo and Martín Rabuñal were substituted for Nahuel Soria and Ezequiel Forclaz, respectively.
Yellow Cards for Liverpool (U):
37’ 2T – Nicolás Vallejo (Unsporting behavior), 41’ 2T – Emiliano Márquez (Unsporting behavior), 46’ 2T – Nicolás Cabral (Unsporting behavior).