Progreso triumphed over Cerro with a 1-0 scoreline in the recent Apertura clash held at the Monumental Luis Troccoli. The decisive moment arrived in the 83rd minute when Fabricio Fernández netted the only goal of the match, sealing Progreso’s hard-fought victory.
Fernández’s performance earned him the title of the standout player of the match, showcasing his skill and determination on the field. Meanwhile, Federico García’s solid defensive presence for Progreso played a crucial role in maintaining the lead throughout the game.
On the tactical front, Cerro’s coach Nelson Abeijón opted for a 4-3-3 formation featuring Fabrizio Correa in goal; Damián Suárez, Juan Cruz Guasone, Alejo Macelli, and Nahuel Sena forming the backline; Jairo Amaro, Emiliano Sosa, and Brahian Alemán controlling the midfield; and an attacking trio of Cristian Barros, Bruno Morales, and Tiago Rijo.
Progreso, under Leonel Rocco’s management, set up in a more defensive 4-5-1 formation, with Andrés Mehring in goal; a four-man defense consisting of Mauro Martin, Marcos Paolini, Hernán Carroso, and Ayrton Cougo; a midfield comprising Adrián Colombino, Nicolás Fernández, Santiago Viera, Agustín Pinheiro, and Nahuel López; and Gary Silva leading the attack.
Referee Javier Burgos officiated the match. After this encounter, Cerro will travel to face Peñarol, while Progreso is set to host Boston River in their upcoming fixtures.
As it stands, Cerro finds itself in 16th place in the league with just 2 points, while Progreso moves up to 12th place with 5 points.
Substitutions for Cerro:
61’ 2T – Cristian Barros out for Axel Méndez; Brahian Alemán out for Alejandro Severo. 73’ 2T – Tiago Rijo out for Nahuel Soria; Bruno Morales out for Augusto Cambón; Nahuel López out for Diego Sánchez. 77’ 2T – Damián Suárez out for Emanuel Carlos.
Yellow Cards for Cerro:
22’ 1T – Emiliano Sosa (Unsporting behavior); 28’ 1T – Tiago Rijo (Unsporting behavior); 33’ 1T – Damián Suárez (Unsporting behavior); 49’ 2T – Alejo Macelli (Unsporting behavior).
Substitutions for Progreso:
45’ 2T – Gary Silva out for Agustín Paz. 82’ 2T – Santiago Viera out for Juan Rivero; Nicolás Fernández out for Fabricio Fernández. 91’ 2T – Ayrton Cougo out for Federico García.
Yellow Cards for Progreso:
31’ 1T – Nicolás Fernández (Unsporting behavior).