In an impressive display at the home ground, Wanderers claimed a dominant 3-0 victory over Cerro during the ninth round of the Apertura this Saturday. The opening goal came from Mateo Levato in the 42nd minute, skillfully converting a penalty kick with precision. The second half began with more fireworks as Jonathan Urretaviscaya doubled the lead just one minute after the restart, netting a goal from a well-executed play. The final nail in the coffin was struck by Nicolás Olivera in the 28th minute of the second half, who scored with a powerful header.
Nicolás Olivera was undoubtedly the standout player of the match, contributing significantly to the scoreline with his goal. Jonathan Urretaviscaya also shone brightly, adding another goal to Wanderers’ tally.
Wanderers’ head coach, Mathías Corujo, deployed a strategic 4-5-1 formation featuring Agustín Buffa in goal; Nahuel Furtado, Fabricio Formiliano, Nicolás Olivera, and Leandro Zazpe in defense; Nicolás Queiroz, Gonzalo Freitas, Jonathan Urretaviscaya, Mateo Levato, and Jonás Luna in midfield; with Joaquín Zeballos leading the attack.
On the other side, Cerro, managed by Alejandro Apud Varela, utilized a 3-5-2 setup with Fabrizio Correa guarding the net; Juan Cruz Guasone, Alejo Macelli, and Gianni Rodríguez in defense; Damián Suárez, Jairo Amaro, Pablo Nongoy, Francisco Bregante, and Brahian Alemán in midfield; and Cristian Barros along with Augusto Cambón up front.
The match was officiated by referee Javier Burgos, who oversaw the proceedings.
Looking ahead, Wanderers will face Boston River in their next matchup, while Cerro will host Defensor Sporting at the Estadio Monumental Luis Troccoli. With this victory, Wanderers secures 14 points, placing them fifth in the standings, while Cerro stays at 5 points, positioned in 15th place in the tournament.
Substitutions for Wanderers
75’ 2T – Gonzalo Freitas was replaced by José Alberti, and Nahuel Furtado by Mateo Acosta
79’ 2T – Jonathan Urretaviscaya came off for Rodrigo Rivero
Cautions for Wanderers:
21’ 1T – Jonás Luna and 35’ 1T – Gonzalo Freitas (Unsporting behavior)
Substitutions for Cerro
45’ 2T – Damián Suárez was substituted by Mateo Argüello, Joaquín Zeballos by Santiago Benítez, and Augusto Cambón by Bruno Morales
55’ 2T – Juan Cruz Guasone was replaced by Agustín Miranda and Pablo Nongoy by Axel Méndez
71’ 2T – Cristian Barros came off for Brian Quinteros
Cautions for Cerro:
39’ 1T – Juan Cruz Guasone (Unsporting behavior), 5’ 2T – Pablo Nongoy (Unsporting behavior), 23’ 2T – Agustín Miranda (Unsporting behavior), and 46’ 2T – Bruno Morales (Unsporting behavior)
Red Card for Cerro:
24’ 2T – Agustín Miranda (Sent off with a second yellow card)