Defensor Sporting achieved a significant victory over Nacional, claiming three points in their match from the seventh round of the Apertura tournament. The thrilling encounter saw the home side fall behind early in the game with Luciano Boggio scoring for Nacional in the 8th minute. However, Defensor responded before halftime with a header from Alexander Machado in the 43rd minute, and Brian Montenegro sealed the comeback with a goal from open play in the 75th minute.
Despite creating chances, Nacional struggled to change the outcome, with Gonzalo Carneiro coming close on two occasions, hitting the post.
Brian Montenegro was the standout player of the match, showcasing his skills by scoring a crucial goal for Defensor Sporting. Meanwhile, Alexander Machado made a significant impact as well, netting a goal and registering two attempts on target throughout the match.
In a moment that energized the crowd, Axel Frugone exhibited great skill with a nutmeg on Baltasar Barcia at the 75th minute.
Defensor’s coach, Román Cuello, opted for a 4-5-1 formation, featuring Kevin Dawson in goal; a defensive line of Lucas Agazzi, Guillermo De los Santos, Lucas De Los Santos, and Axel Frugone; a midfield comprised of Juan Manuel Jorge, Mauricio Amaro, Alan Torterolo, Nicolás Wunsch, and Alexander Machado; and Brian Montenegro leading the attack.
Nacional, led by coach Jadson Viera Castro, also deployed a 4-5-1 setup with Luis Mejía as the goalkeeper; Emiliano Ancheta, Agustín Rogel, Tomás Viera, and Camilo Cándido in defense; Luciano Boggio, Mauricio Vera, Tomás Verón Lupi, Nicolás López, and Nicolás Lodeiro in midfield; and Gonzalo Carneiro in the forward position.
The referee for the match at Estadio Luis Franzini was Gustavo Tejera.
In their next fixtures, Defensor Sporting will play away against Danubio while Nacional will host Cerro Largo. Defensor is looking forward to putting in their best effort in the upcoming classic clash against their main rivals.
With this result, Defensor Sporting has amassed 11 points and currently sits seventh in the standings. Nacional, on the other hand, holds 10 points, placing them ninth.
Substitutions for Defensor Sporting
57’ 2T – Alexander Machado out for Brian Lozano
72’ 2T – Nicolás Wunsch out for Santino Bruschi; Alan Torterolo out for Facundo Castro
86’ 2T – Lucas De Los Santos out for Mateo Caballero; Juan Manuel Jorge out for Erico Cuello
Yellow Card for Defensor Sporting:
22’ 2T – Juan Manuel Jorge (Unsporting behavior)
Substitutions for Nacional
45’ 2T – Nicolás López out for Juan Cruz De Los Santos
70’ 2T – Tomás Verón Lupi out for Rodrigo Martínez; Nicolás Lodeiro out for Baltasar Barcia
85’ 2T – Mauricio Vera out for Lúcas Rodríguez; Luciano Boggio out for Pavel Nuñez
Yellow Cards for Nacional:
46’ 1T – Camilo Cándido (Unsporting behavior); 26’ 2T – Emiliano Ancheta (Unsporting behavior); 43’ 2T – Baltasar Barcia (Unsporting behavior)