In a match held at the Estadio Campeón del Siglo, Peñarol demonstrated their strength by overcoming Cerro with a score of 2-0. The defining moment came shortly after halftime when defender Maximiliano Olivera found the net just 5 minutes into the second half. Less than 5 minutes later, Javier Cabrera extended the lead with another goal, solidifying Peñarol’s comfortable position in the game.
Earlier in the match, Maximiliano Silvera nearly put Peñarol ahead in the first half when his shot struck the post, keeping the fans on their feet with anticipation.
Javier Cabrera’s exceptional performance earned him the title of Man of the Match. The Peñarol midfielder not only scored a goal but also fired three shots towards goal, consistently threatening the Cerro defense.
In defense, Nahuel Herrera played a pivotal role, clearing six dangerous balls and helping maintain Peñarol’s clean sheet throughout the match.
Coach Diego Aguirre lined up a 4-5-1 formation for Peñarol, featuring Martín Campaña in goal, a defensive line comprised of Pedro Milans, Javier Méndez, Nahuel Herrera, and Maximiliano Olivera. The midfield included Ignacio Sosa, Eric Remedi, Javier Cabrera, Leonardo Fernández, and Leandro Umpierrez, while Maximiliano Silvera led the attack.
On the other side, Cerro’s coach Tabaré Silva opted for a similar 4-5-1 setup, with Mathías Cubero guarding the goal and a defense featuring Emiliano Álvarez, Emilio Crespo, Mauro Villar, and Emanuel Cuello. The midfield comprised Facundo Silvestre, Agustín Miranda, Owen Falconis, Sebastián Cáceres, and Máximo Alonso, leaving Enzo Larrosa as the lone forward.
Referee Andrés Matonte officiated the match at Estadio Campeón del Siglo.
Peñarol Substitutions
62’ 2T – Javier Cabrera was substituted for David Terans, and Leandro Umpierrez for Diego García.
72’ 2T – Maximiliano Silvera was replaced by Stiven Muhletaler, and Maximiliano Olivera by Lucas Hernández.
Yellow Cards for Peñarol:
1’ 2T – Eric Remedi (Holding an opponent to prevent advancement) and 29’ 2T – Leonardo Fernández (Unsporting behavior).
Cerro Substitutions
17’ 1T – Agustín Miranda was substituted by Agustín Mulet.
59’ 2T – Owen Falconis made way for Enrique Almeida, and Facundo Silvestre for Sebastián Camacho.
82’ 2T – Sebastián Cáceres was replaced by Federico Acosta, Máximo Alonso for Facundo Techera, and Leonardo Fernández for Alexander Machado.
Yellow Cards for Cerro:
32’ 1T – Emilio Crespo (Unsporting behavior), 30’ 2T – Emiliano Álvarez (Unsporting behavior), and 32’ 2T – Emanuel Cuello (Unsporting behavior).