In an exciting encounter, Liverpool (U) and Central Español played to a 3-3 draw in their match during the eighth round of the Apertura. The local team saw Federico Martínez make a significant impact with goals in the 4th and 43rd minutes of the first half. Facundo Barceló added another for Liverpool in the 59th minute. Central Español responded with goals from Ignacio Rodríguez in the 48th minute, Máximo Alonso in the 53rd minute, and an own goal from Santiago Strasorier in the 1st minute.
Martínez was undoubtedly the standout player of the match, showcasing his skills with two goals and two shots on target. Another vital contributor for Central Español was Máximo Alonso, who netted one of the visitors’ goals.
Coach Camilo Speranza of Liverpool opted for a 4-5-1 formation, with Martín Campaña guarding the goal; a defensive line of Facundo Perdomo, Enzo Castillo, Santiago Strasorier, and Diego Romero; a midfield consisting of Martín Rabuñal, Gonzalo de Mello, Kevin Amaro, Diego Zabala, and Federico Martínez; and Facundo Barceló leading the attack.
On the opposite side, Central Español, managed by Pablo De Ambrosio, also executed a 4-5-1 setup featuring Rodolfo in goal; a back four of Luciano Fernández, Ignacio Rodríguez, Alejandro Villoldo, and Juan Ignacio Dupont; a midfield of Guillermo Gandolfo, Marcos Montiel, Franco Muñoz, Máximo Alonso, and Fernando Camarda; and Raúl Tarragona as the forward.
The match official, Bruno Sacarelo, was in charge of officiating the game.
Looking ahead, Liverpool will travel to face Progreso, while Central Español is set to host Deportivo Maldonado at their home ground, Parque Palermo.
After the match, Liverpool remains in fifth place on the table with 12 points, while Central Español sits closely behind in sixth with 11 points.
Substitutions for Liverpool (U)
57’ 2T – Federico Martínez was replaced by Felipe Barrenechea, Facundo Perdomo by Ramiro Degregorio, and Martín Rabuñal by Nicolás Garayalde.
77’ 2T – Gonzalo de Mello exited for Agustín Cayetano, Máximo Alonso was substituted for Mariano Aguilera, and Luciano Fernández for Sander Navarro.
84’ 2T – Diego Zabala was replaced by Renzo Machado.
Yellow Cards for Liverpool (U):
13’ 2T – Santiago Strasorier (Unsportsmanlike conduct) and 46’ 2T – Facundo Barceló (Unsportsmanlike conduct).
Substitutions for Central Español
63’ 2T – Juan Ignacio Dupont was substituted for César Nunes and Franco Muñoz for Rodrigo Muniz.
88’ 2T – Raúl Tarragona was replaced by Facundo Milán.
Yellow Cards for Central Español:
40’ 2T – César Nunes (Unsportsmanlike conduct), 44’ 2T – Marcos Montiel (Disputing with an opponent), and 49’ 2T – Ignacio Rodríguez (Unsportsmanlike conduct).