In a thrilling encounter on Thursday, Liverpool (U) managed to secure a narrow 3-2 victory against Peñarol in the Group A of the Intermedio tournament. The match was a rollercoaster ride of emotions as Liverpool responded effectively after being caught off guard twice by Peñarol’s players, Maximiliano Silvera at the 48th minute of the first half and David Terans at the 17th minute of the second half.
Despite the two setbacks, Liverpool showed remarkable resilience. The squad turned the situation around with goals from Hugo Quintana (3’ into the second half), Abel Hernández (8’ into the second half), and Nicolás Vallejo (12’ into the second half), showcasing their attacking prowess.
Peñarol had their chances to add to their scoreline, firing off 18 shots, of which 12 were on target, but unfortunately, their shooting accuracy let them down.
Abel Hernández stood out as the man of the match, contributing a crucial goal for Liverpool (U). Nicolás Vallejo also proved to be instrumental, getting on the scoresheet.
Liverpool (U), under the guidance of coach Joaquin Papa, deployed a 4-3-3 formation. The lineup included Carlos Lentinelly in goal, a defense comprising Facundo Perdomo, Martín Rea, Nicolás Cabral, and Francisco Bregante, a midfield with Lucas Acosta, Martín Rabuñal, and Hugo Quintana, while the attack was led by Kevin Amaro, Abel Hernández, and Nicolás Vallejo.
On the other hand, Peñarol, coached by Diego Aguirre, opted for a 4-5-1 formation, with Guillermo De Amores as the goalkeeper, supported by Pedro Milans, Nahuel Herrera, Javier Méndez, and Maximiliano Olivera in defense. The midfield had Ignacio Sosa, Eric Remedi, Javier Cabrera, Leonardo Fernández, and Diego García, with Maximiliano Silvera leading the front line.
The match was officiated by Hernán Heras Acosta.
Looking ahead, Liverpool (U) will face River Plate in their next fixture, while Peñarol is set to host Wanderers at the Estadio Campeón del Siglo.
Substitutions for Liverpool (U)
71’ 2T – Lucas Acosta off for Enzo Castillo
78’ 2T – Francisco Bregante off for Agustín Cayetano, Nicolás Vallejo off for Ezequiel Forclaz
89’ 2T – Hugo Quintana off for Gonzalo Nápoli
Yellow cards for Liverpool (U): 42’ 1T Martín Rabuñal (Unsporting behavior), 46’ 1T Martín Rea (Unsporting behavior), 15’ 2T Nicolás Vallejo (Unsporting behavior), 36’ 2T Ezequiel Forclaz (Unsporting behavior)
Substitutions for Peñarol
60’ 2T – Diego García off for David Terans, Javier Cabrera off for Leandro Umpierrez
79’ 2T – Maximiliano Olivera off for Lucas Hernández, Eric Remedi off for Héctor Villalba
Yellow cards for Peñarol: 20’ 1T Javier Méndez (Unsporting behavior), 32’ 2T Leonardo Fernández (Unsporting behavior)