Nacional showcased their strength in the opening match of the Clausura, decisively overpowering MC Torque with a remarkable 5-2 scoreline at Gran Parque Central. The standout for the home side was Nicolás López, who netted three goals in quick succession during the first half (9’, 33’, and 43’). Emiliano Ancheta (15’ 2T) and Maxi Gómez (27’ 2T) further contributed to the score, while MC Torque’s goals came from Ezequiel Busquets (19’ 1T) and a penalty by José Neris (31’ 1T).
In a crucial moment, MC Torque’s Gonzalo Montes struck the woodwork in the 53rd minute of the second half, missing an opportunity that could have equalized the match.
Nicolás López’s exceptional performance earned him the title of Man of the Match, as the Nacional forward not only scored three times but also had three shots on target during the match.
Maxi Gómez also played a key role, netting one goal, shooting four times at goal, and completing two successful passes against MC Torque.
Nacional’s coach, Pablo Peirano, organized the team in a 4-4-2 formation, featuring Luis Mejía in goal; Emiliano Ancheta, Sebastián Coates, Julian Millan, and Juan Patiño in defense; Rómulo Otero, Luciano Boggio, Christian Oliva, and Juan Cruz De Los Santos in midfield; with Nicolás López and Maxi Gómez leading the attack.
Conversely, MC Torque, managed by Marcelo Méndez, lined up in a 4-3-3 setup, with Franco Torgnascioli as goalkeeper; Ezequiel Busquets, Eduardo Agüero, Gary Kagelmacher, and Facundo Silvera in defense; Gonzalo Montes, Pablo Siles, and Diogo Guzmán in midfield; and Walter Nuñez, José Neris, and Esteban Obregón in the forward positions.
The match at Gran Parque Central was officiated by referee Mathías De Armas.
Looking ahead, Nacional will face Peñarol in the next round, a high-stakes encounter for both teams. Meanwhile, MC Torque will host Boston River. Currently, Nacional leads the table with three points, while MC Torque finds itself in sixteenth place without any points.
Substitutes for Nacional
59’ 2T – Juan Patiño off for Diego Romero; Rómulo Otero off for Bruno Arady
75’ 2T – Julian Millan off for Paolo Calione; Christian Oliva off for Lúcas Rodríguez
83’ 2T – Juan Cruz De Los Santos off for Nicolás Lodeiro
Yellow Cards for Nacional:
46’ 1T Juan Cruz De Los Santos (Unsportsmanlike conduct); 41’ 2T Paolo Calione (Unsportsmanlike conduct)
Substitutes for MC Torque
61’ 2T – Pablo Siles off for Bautista Kociubinski; Ezequiel Busquets off for Franco Pizzichillo
69’ 2T – Diogo Guzmán off for Santiago Costa
84’ 2T – Walter Nuñez off for Kevin Arevalo
Yellow Cards for MC Torque:
17’ 1T Ezequiel Busquets (Unsportsmanlike conduct); 42’ 1T Diogo Guzmán (Unsportsmanlike conduct); 10’ 2T Pablo Siles (Unsportsmanlike conduct); 33’ 2T Gary Kagelmacher (Unsportsmanlike conduct)