In the eighth matchday of the Apertura, Cerro managed to clinch victory at home against Juventud with a scoreline of 1-0. The decisive goal came from defender Ariel Lima, who found the net with a powerful header in the 29th minute of the second half.
After receiving the ball, Lima deftly outmaneuvered goalkeeper Jonathan Rossi Acuña to seal the deal for his team.
Ariel Lima’s performance earned him the title of the match’s standout player, making a significant impact with his lone goal.
Defender Alejo Macelli also played a crucial role, contributing to a well-organized backline throughout the match.
Cerro’s coach, Alejandro Apud Varela, deployed a 3-5-2 formation with Fabrizio Correa in goal; Juan Cruz Guasone, Alejo Macelli, and Gianni Rodríguez forming the defense; Damián Suárez, Jairo Amaro, Rodrigo Mederos, Francisco Bregante, and Cristian Barros controlling the midfield; and Augusto Cambón paired with Santiago Paiva in attack.
On the opposing side, Sebastián Méndez Pardiñas set up Juventud in a 4-5-1 formation with Nicolás Rossi between the sticks; Leonel Roldán, Franco Risso, Martín Cáceres, and Emmanuel Mas in defense; Ramiro Peralta, Emanuel Cecchini, Gonzalo Gomez, Agustín Alaniz, and Alejo Cruz in midfield; and Bruno Larregui leading the front line.
Augusto Olmos officiated the match at the Monumental Luis Troccoli stadium.
Looking ahead, Cerro will face Wanderers away in their next fixture, while Juventud will host Boston River.
This result leaves Cerro with 5 points, placing them in 15th position, while Juventud remains behind with 4 points at 16th place.
Cerro Substitutions
45’ 2T – Damián Suárez was replaced by Mateo Argüello
59’ 2T – Rodrigo Mederos went off for Brahian Alemán, and Augusto Cambón made way for Bruno Morales
67’ 2T – Francisco Bregante exited for Ariel Lima
76’ 2T – Santiago Paiva was substituted out for Pablo Nongoy, Emmanuel Mas replaced Renzo Rabino, and Alejo Cruz was substituted for Fernando Mimbacas
Cautions for Cerro:
4’ 1T – Juan Cruz Guasone (Unsporting behavior), 33’ 2T – Pablo Nongoy (Unsporting behavior), 37’ 2T – Fabrizio Correa (Unsporting behavior), and 49’ 2T – Mateo Argüello (Unsporting behavior)
Juventud Substitutions
53’ 2T – Agustín Alaniz was replaced by Gastón Pereiro
60’ 2T – Gonzalo Gomez went off for Pablo Lago, and Emanuel Cecchini left for Mateo Izaguirre
Cautions for Juventud:
18’ 1T – Emanuel Cecchini (Unsporting behavior), 27’ 2T – Franco Risso (Unsporting behavior), and 45’ 2T – Gastón Pereiro (Unsporting behavior)