Liverpool (U) and Peñarol ended in a 2-2 stalemate at Estadio Belvedere this Saturday, in a match that was part of the seventh round of the Clausura.
Both teams had their fair share of dangerous opportunities. The scoring was opened by Peñarol in the 14th minute with a header from Javier Méndez. Liverpool (U) quickly responded, first equalizing and then momentarily taking the lead with goals from Lucas Acosta in the 18th minute and Abel Hernández in the 34th minute of the first period.
Maximiliano Olivera brought the game back to level terms in the second half by scoring in the 70th minute after a well-executed play.
Peñarol’s forward Maximiliano Silvera had a golden chance to give his team the lead but was denied by the post in the 59th minute of the second half.
The standout performer of the match was Lucas Acosta, the midfielder for Liverpool (U) who scored one goal and made three attempts on target.
Leonardo Fernández also shone for Peñarol, seeking the goal three times during the game.
Liverpool’s coach, Joaquin Papa, opted for a 4-3-3 formation, featuring Carlos Lentinelly in goal, with Kevin Amaro, Martín Rea, Enzo Castillo, and Francisco Bregante in defense. The midfield consisted of Lucas Acosta, Martín Rabuñal, and Gonzalo Nápoli, while the attacking trio included Manuel Castro, Abel Hernández, and Nicolás Vallejo.
On the other side, Diego Aguirre’s team lined up in a 4-5-1 formation, with Brayan Cortés as their goalkeeper and Pedro Milans, Javier Méndez, Nahuel Herrera, and Maximiliano Olivera in the back. Their midfield included Jesús Trindade, Eric Remedi, Ignacio Sosa, Leonardo Fernández, and Diego García, with Maximiliano Silvera leading the front line.
The match was officiated by referee Gustavo Tejera.
Liverpool’s next fixture in the league will be an away match against Nacional, while Peñarol will host Juventud.
With this result, the home side accumulates 12 points, placing them in fourth position, while the visitors remain at the top with 16 points.
Substitutions for Liverpool (U)
60’ 2T – Francisco Bregante out for Agustín Cayetano
67’ 2T – Lucas Acosta out for Facundo Perdomo and Manuel Castro out for Lucas Suárez
82’ 2T – Kevin Amaro out for Renzo Machado and Pedro Milans out for Damián Suárez
Cards for Liverpool (U):
38’ 1T Martín Rea (Unsporting behavior)
2’ 2T Francisco Bregante (Unsporting behavior)
11’ 2T Emiliano Márquez (Unsporting behavior)
16’ 2T Agustín Cayetano (Unsporting behavior)
Substitutions for Peñarol
45’ 2T – Javier Méndez out for Emanuel Gularte and Diego García out for Matías Arezo
63’ 2T – Eric Remedi out for Leandro Umpierrez
78’ 2T – Maximiliano Silvera out for David Terans
Cards for Peñarol:
15’ 1T Javier Méndez (Unsporting behavior)
6’ 2T Nahuel Herrera (Unsporting behavior)
9’ 2T Maximiliano Silvera (Holding an opponent to prevent advancement)
11’ 2T Eric Remedi (Unsporting behavior)
44’ 2T Jesús Trindade (Unsporting behavior)
45’ 2T Maximiliano Olivera (Unsporting behavior)