In the match corresponding to the 10th round of the Apertura, Peñarol triumphed over Progreso with a score of 2-0, largely due to Luis Angulo’s exceptional performance. The midfielder made his mark by scoring the first goal from a brilliant play in the 23rd minute of the first half, which swung the momentum in favor of the visitors. The jubilation among the Peñarol supporters reached new heights when Angulo netted his second goal in the 38th minute.
Angulo’s impressive display included two goals and he also took four shots on goal. Another notable performer for Peñarol was Gastón Togni, who contributed by attempting two shots.
On the other hand, Progreso, managed by Leonel Rocco, employed a tactical formation of 4-5-1, with Andrés Mehring guarding the net; Mauro Martin, Federico García, Hernán Carroso, and Facundo Kidd forming the defensive line; and Adrián Colombino, Agustín Paz, Santiago Viera, Agustín Pinheiro, and Facundo de León handling midfield duties, while Matteo Copelotti led the attack.
Peñarol’s coach, Diego Aguirre, also adopted a 4-5-1 arrangement, featuring Sebastián Britos in goal; Franco Escobar, Lucas Ferreira, Maximiliano Olivera, and Jesús Trindade in defense; Eric Remedi, Nicolás Fernández, Luis Angulo, Leonardo Fernández, and Gastón Togni in midfield; and Matías Arezo at the forefront of the attack.
Anahí Fernández officiated the match, maintaining order on the field.
Looking ahead to the next matches, Progreso is set to face Juventud away, while Peñarol will host Liverpool (U) at home. Following this match, Progreso finds itself in 14th place in the league with 7 points, whereas Peñarol climbs to second place with 22 points.
Substitutions for Progreso
45’ 2T – Agustín Paz replaced by Nicolás Fernández, Santiago Viera substituted for Federico Andueza, and Mauro Martin off for Gianfranco Trasante.
57’ 2T – Adrián Colombino was replaced by Agustín Codagnone.
Yellow Cards for Progreso:
30’ 1T Matteo Copelotti (Unsportsmanlike Conduct).
Substitutions for Peñarol
64’ 2T – Luis Angulo came off for Facundo Batista and Franco Escobar was replaced by Kevin Rodriguez.
71’ 2T – Matías Arezo was substituted by Abel Hernández, Gastón Togni off for Matías González, and Matteo Copelotti replaced by Jonathan Dos Santos.
Yellow Cards for Peñarol:
32’ 1T Leonardo Fernández (Unsportsmanlike Conduct), 40’ 2T Eric Remedi (Unsportsmanlike Conduct), and 47’ 2T Lucas Ferreira (Unsportsmanlike Conduct).