Cerro secured a hard-fought 1-0 win against Defensor Sporting in the match for round 11 held at the Monumental Luis Troccoli Stadium. The only goal of the match came from Juan Pablo Álvarez, who found the net in the 75th minute, sending the home fans into celebration.
Álvarez showcased his skills by seizing the ball and firing a shot that found its way past Kevin Dawson Blanco, the goalkeeper for Defensor. His performance on the field made him the standout player of the match with that decisive goal.
Another crucial player for Cerro was their defender Martín Farías, who provided significant support in maintaining the narrow lead.
Cerro’s head coach, Tabaré Silva, employed a 4-3-3 formation with Renzo Bacchia in goal; the defensive line consisted of Iván Valenzuela, Nicolas Fuica, Alejo Macelli, and Mathías Suárez; midfielders Emiliano Sosa, Ignacio Neira, and Sebastián Cáceres controlled the center, while Santiago Paiva, Enzo Larrosa, and Matías Ocampo led the attack.
In contrast, Defensor Sporting, managed by Ignacio Ithurralde, adopted a 4-5-1 setup with Kevin Dawson guarding the net; their defense featured Nahuel Furtado, Guillermo De los Santos, Juan Viacava, and Patricio Pacifico; the midfield quartet included Germán Barrios, Lucas De Los Santos, Lucas Agazzi, Nicolás Wunsch, and José Ignacio Álvarez, with Alexander Machado at the front.
The match referee was Andrés Matonte, who oversaw the contest at the Monumental Luis Troccoli stadium.
Looking ahead, Cerro will face MC Torque in their next outing, while Defensor Sporting will be up against Progreso as the teams continue their journey in the league.
After this result, Cerro finds themselves with 16 points, sitting in ninth place on the standings, whereas Defensor Sporting holds 19 points, occupying sixth position in the tournament.
Substitutions for Cerro
56’ 2T – Matías Ocampo was replaced by Juan Pablo Álvarez
74’ 2T – Sebastián Cáceres made way for Agustín Miranda; Santiago Paiva was substituted for Bruno Morales
88’ 2T – Enzo Larrosa was substituted by Martín Farías
Cautions for Cerro
45’ 2T Ignacio Neira (Unsporting behavior)
Substitutions for Defensor Sporting
45’ 2T – José Ignacio Álvarez was replaced by Lautaro Navarro
60’ 2T – Nicolás Wunsch was substituted for Brian Lozano
80’ 2T – Alexander Machado was taken off for Diego Abreu
85’ 2T – Lucas Agazzi made way for Xavier Biscayzacú
Cautions for Defensor Sporting
17’ 2T Germán Barrios (Unsporting behavior); 37’ 2T Brian Lozano (Unsporting behavior)