In the latest round of the Apertura, Cerro Largo secured a convincing 3-1 victory against Central Español at Parque Palermo. The hosts took the lead in the 29th minute of the first half, courtesy of a well-executed play involving Axel Pandiani.
Central Español managed to level the score early in the second half, as Raúl Tarragona seized the opportunity to find the back of the net with a powerful shot. However, Cerro Largo responded decisively, regaining control and sealing the match with two more goals from Diego Daguerre in the 81st minute and Bruno Hernández just moments later, in the 86th minute.
Diego Daguerre was one of the standout players on the pitch, contributing significantly to the team’s victory with his goal. Bruno Hernández also delivered an excellent performance, adding another goal to the tally.
Central Español, managed by Pablo De Ambrosio, set up in a defensive 4-5-1 formation, featuring Rodolfo in goal, a back line consisting of Luciano Fernández, Ignacio Rodríguez, Alejandro Villoldo, and César Nunes, while Guillermo Gandolfo, Marcos Montiel, Lucas Pino, Mariano Aguilera, and Facundo Sosa held the midfield. Raúl Tarragona spearheaded their attack.
On the opposing side, Cerro Largo, coached by Danielo Nuñez, took a more aggressive approach with a 4-4-2 setup, including Pedro González in goal, a defensive line of Alexander Hernandez, Lucas Correa, Alexis Piegas, and Matías Fracchia, and a midfield anchored by Gustavo Viera, Sebastián Assís, Mario García, and Maximiliano Añasco, alongside forwards Axel Pandiani and Tiziano Correa.
Referee Alberto Feres officiated the match, ensuring fair play throughout the encounter.
Looking ahead, Central Español will be facing MC Torque in their next match on the road, while Cerro Largo will host Deportivo Maldonado at home. Following this match, Cerro Largo currently sits in sixth place in the league with 10 points, whereas Central Español stands at eleventh place with 6 points.
Substitutions for Central Español
61’ 2T – Facundo Sosa out, Mateo Cantera in
69’ 2T – Mariano Aguilera out, Facundo Milán in
83’ 2T – Marcos Montiel out, Isaac Méndez in; César Nunes out, Juan Ignacio Dupont in; Lucas Pino out, Nicolás Campos in
Yellow Cards for Central Español
13’ 1T – Guillermo Gandolfo (unsportsmanlike conduct)
18’ 2T – Alejandro Villoldo (unsportsmanlike conduct)
Substitutions for Cerro Largo
78’ 2T – Gustavo Viera out, Bruno Hernández in
78’ 2T – Axel Pandiani out, Diego Daguerre in
84’ 2T – Maximiliano Añasco out, Julian Pou in
87’ 2T – Sebastián Assís out, Santiago Marcel in
Yellow Cards for Cerro Largo
21’ 1T – Gustavo Viera (unsportsmanlike conduct)
50’ 2T – Axel Pandiani (unsportsmanlike conduct)
57’ 2T – Alexis Piegas (unsportsmanlike conduct)