The match that took place at Estadio Campeón del Siglo concluded with a tight victory for Peñarol over Plaza Colonia in the sixth round of the Clausura season. The breakthrough came in the 53rd minute when Leonardo Fernández found the net, breaking the scoreless deadlock.
Fernández delivered an impressive shot from the semi-circle, assisted by Ignacio Sosa, to secure the win for the home team.
Plaza Colonia had a chance to level the game when Lucas Carrizo was awarded a penalty in the 78th minute, but he failed to convert, keeping the score at 1-0.
Leonardo Fernández’s standout performance earned him the title of the best player of the match, having netted the only goal of the game.
Another key player for Peñarol was goalkeeper Brayan Cortés, who showed exceptional form by saving four shots from Plaza Colonia.
Peñarol’s coach, Diego Aguirre, set up a 4-5-1 formation with Brayan Cortés in goal, a defensive line consisting of Pedro Milans, Emanuel Gularte, Nahuel Herrera, and Maximiliano Olivera; a midfield featuring Ignacio Sosa, Jesús Trindade, Javier Cabrera, Leonardo Fernández, and Diego García; and Maximiliano Silvera leading the attack.
On the other hand, Plaza Colonia, under the guidance of Sebastian Díaz, also deployed a 4-5-1 strategy, with Guillermo Reyes in goal, Ezequías Redín, Haibrany Ruiz Díaz, Juan Pablo Hernández, and Juan Manuel Ramos in defense; Yvo Calleros, Yacouba Meité, Hebert Vergara, Lucas Carrizo, and Agustín Ocampo in midfield; and Álvaro López up front.
The match was officiated by referee Hernán Heras Acosta.
Looking ahead, Peñarol will face Liverpool (U) in their next fixture, while Plaza Colonia will host Nacional. Peñarol currently leads the standings with 15 points, whereas Plaza Colonia remains at 1 point, sitting in fifteenth place in the tournament.
Peñarol Substitutions
32’ 1T – Javier Cabrera was substituted off for Matías Arezo
81’ 2T – Diego García was replaced by Leandro Umpierrez, and Maximiliano Silvera by Eric Remedi
Yellow Cards for Peñarol:
40’ 1T – Maximiliano Olivera (Unsporting conduct)
35’ 2T – Emanuel Gularte (Holding an opponent to prevent them from advancing)
Plaza Colonia Substitutions
57’ 2T – Hebert Vergara replaced by Cristian Barros, and Agustín Ocampo by Benjamín Acosta
80’ 2T – Álvaro López was substituted off for Alex Bruno, and Lucas Carrizo for Gonzalo Bueno
84’ 2T – Yacouba Meité was replaced by Diego Villalba
Yellow Cards for Plaza Colonia:
39’ 1T – Hebert Vergara (Unsporting conduct)
37’ 2T – Yacouba Meité (Unsporting conduct)