Nacional started their Clausura campaign in impressive fashion, overwhelming MC Torque with a solid 5-2 victory at the Gran Parque Central. The standout of the match was Nicolás López, who netted three goals in rapid succession at the 9th, 33rd, and 43rd minutes of the first half. Emiliano Ancheta added to the scoreline with a goal in the 60th minute, while Maxi Gómez also contributed with a strike in the 72nd minute.
For MC Torque, Ezequiel Busquets and José Neris, who converted a penalty, managed to score in the first half, with goals at the 19th and 31st minutes, respectively.
A pivotal moment came in the second half when Gonzalo Montes of MC Torque hit the post in the 53rd minute, missing a chance to equalize the match.
Nicolás López’s remarkable performance not only secured him the title of man of the match but also illustrated his high form, as he successfully shot three times on target. Maxi Gómez was also a key player for Nacional, taking four shots and completing two successful passes during the match.
Nacional’s coach, Pablo Peirano, set up a 4-4-2 formation with Luis Mejía in goal, supported by Emiliano Ancheta, Sebastián Coates, Julian Millan, and Juan Patiño in defense. The midfield comprised Rómulo Otero, Luciano Boggio, Christian Oliva, and Juan Cruz De Los Santos, while López and Gómez led the attacking line.
On the opposing side, Marcelo Méndez employed a 4-3-3 strategy with Franco Torgnascioli as goalkeeper, and Ezequiel Busquets, Eduardo Agüero, Gary Kagelmacher, and Facundo Silvera in defense. The midfield was manned by Gonzalo Montes, Pablo Siles, and Diogo Guzmán, while Walter Nuñez, José Neris, and Esteban Obregón formed the frontline.
The match was officiated by referee Mathías De Armas.
Next, Nacional will face their historic rivals Peñarol, while MC Torque will host Boston River. The victory places Nacional at the top of the table with three points, while MC Torque is at the bottom, still searching for their first points of the season.
Substitutions for Nacional
- 59’ 2T – Juan Patiño out for Diego Romero.
- 59’ 2T – Rómulo Otero out for Bruno Arady.
- 75’ 2T – Julian Millan out for Paolo Calione.
- 75’ 2T – Christian Oliva out for Lúcas Rodríguez.
- 83’ 2T – Juan Cruz De Los Santos out for Nicolás Lodeiro.
Yellow Cards for Nacional
- 46’ 1T – Juan Cruz De Los Santos (unsporting behavior).
- 41’ 2T – Paolo Calione (unsporting behavior).
Substitutions for MC Torque
- 61’ 2T – Pablo Siles out for Bautista Kociubinski.
- 61’ 2T – Ezequiel Busquets out for Franco Pizzichillo.
- 69’ 2T – Diogo Guzmán out for Santiago Costa.
- 84’ 2T – Walter Nuñez out for Kevin Arevalo.
Yellow Cards for MC Torque
- 17’ 1T – Ezequiel Busquets (unsporting behavior).
- 42’ 1T – Diogo Guzmán (unsporting behavior).
- 10’ 2T – Pablo Siles (unsporting behavior).
- 33’ 2T – Gary Kagelmacher (unsporting behavior).