In a thrilling encounter on matchday 7 of Group B in the Intermedio tournament, Nacional showcased their dominance against Danubio. The match ended in an exhilarating 2-2 draw, maintaining high tension as both teams created numerous scoring chances until Nacional solidified their result in the dying moments. Gonzalo Petit emerged as the star of the match, netting two goals at the 9th and 25th minute, while Gabriel Báez added a last-minute equalizer in the 49th minute of the second half. Danubio’s goals came from Evelio Cardozo, who scored in the 18th minute, and Joaquín Fernández, who converted a penalty kick just before halftime in the 44th minute.
Gonzalo Petit was the standout player on the pitch, not only for his two crucial goals but also for his impactful shots on target, successfully attempting three shots at the goal. On the opposing side, Lucas Sanseviero proved to be another key player, making five attempts at Nacional’s goal.
Nacional’s coach, Pablo Peirano, utilized a 4-4-2 formation featuring Ignacio Suárez in goal, a defensive line of Lucas Morales, Sebastián Coates, Julián Millán, and Gabriel Báez, a midfield comprising Rómulo Otero, Christian Oliva, Luciano Boggio, and Exequiel Mereles, and forwards Nicolás López and Gonzalo Petit.
Danubio, under coach Juan Manuel Olivera, lined up in a strategic 3-4-3, with Mauro Goicoechea as the goalkeeper and a defense consisting of Matías González, Maximiliano Perg, and Emiliano Velázquez. Their midfield featured Mateo Argüello, Santiago Romero, Mateo Peralta, and Renzo Rabino, while Lucas Sanseviero, Sebastián Fernández, and Evelio Cardozo led the attack.
The referee for the match, Javier Burgos, presided over a competitive affair that saw tactical shifts and intense moments.
Substitutions for Nacional
45’ 2T – Exequiel Mereles was replaced by Lucas Villalba
61’ 2T – Rómulo Otero was substituted by Jeremía Recoba
68’ 2T – Gonzalo Petit was taken off for Gonzalo Carneiro
81’ 2T – Lucas Morales was replaced by Paolo Calione
82’ 2T – Nicolás López was substituted for Emiliano Ancheta
Caution for Nacional:
43’ 2T – Sebastián Coates (verbally dissenting with the referee)
Substitutions for Danubio
57’ 2T – Matías González was substituted by Leandro Sosa
66’ 2T – Sebastián Fernández and Evelio Cardozo were replaced by Sergio Núñez and Enrique Femia, respectively
79’ 2T – Lucas Sanseviero exited for Joaquín Fernández
Cautions for Danubio:
27’ 1T – Renzo Rabino (unsporting behavior)
14’ 2T – Leandro Sosa (unsporting behavior)
21’ 2T – Mateo Argüello (unsporting behavior)