The opening match of the tournament between Wanderers and Defensor Sporting ended in a 1-1 draw at the Parque Alfredo Víctor Viera stadium.
Defensor Sporting’s midfielder Facundo Castro found the back of the net early, scoring just two minutes into the match. However, Wanderers responded well, leveling the score with Luciano Cosentino’s goal in the 41st minute of the first half.
In a key moment of the match, Defensor’s Brian Montenegro missed a penalty in the 68th minute that could have shifted the balance in favor of his team.
Luciano Cosentino emerged as the standout player of the match, contributing a vital goal for Wanderers. Likewise, Facundo Castro was instrumental for Defensor, securing their initial score.
Wanderers opted for a 4-5-1 formation under coach Mathías Corujo, with Agustín Buffa in goal; Alan García, Fabricio Formiliano, Nicolás Olivera, and Darlin Mencia forming the defense; Nicolás Queiroz, José Alberti, Rodrigo Rivero, Luciano Cosentino, and Jonathan Urretaviscaya in midfield; and Jonás Luna leading the attack.
Defensor Sporting, managed by Román Cuello, also employed a 4-5-1 setup, featuring Kevin Dawson in goal; Lucas Agazzi, Mateo Caballero, Marco Saravia, and Axel Frugone in defense; Mauricio Amaro, Germán Barrios, Facundo Castro, Alan Torterolo, and Nicolás Wunsch in the midfield; and Brian Montenegro upfront.
The match was officiated by referee Esteban Ostojich.
Wanderers will next visit Cerro Largo, while Defensor Sporting will travel to face Liverpool (U).
After today’s match, Wanderers sits in third place with one point, while Defensor Sporting occupies the second position in the standings, also with one point.
Substitutions for Wanderers
65’ 2T – Rodrigo Rivero replaced by Joaquín Zeballos.
78’ 2T – Nicolás Queiroz replaced by Gonzalo Freitas; Darlin Mencia replaced by Lisandro Bajú.
88’ 2T – José Alberti replaced by Nahuel Furtado.
Cautions for Wanderers:
20’ 2T – Agustín Buffa (Unsporting behavior) and 38’ 2T – José Alberti (Unsporting behavior).
Substitutions for Defensor Sporting
31’ 1T – Marco Saravia replaced by Francisco Sorondo.
53’ 2T – Facundo Castro replaced by Alexander Machado; Nicolás Wunsch replaced by Xavier Biscayzacú.
84’ 2T – Mauricio Amaro replaced by Erico Cuello; Mateo Caballero replaced by Santino Bruschi.
Cautions for Defensor Sporting:
13’ 2T – Mauricio Amaro (Unsporting behavior).