The game concluded in a draw at the Estadio Luis Franzini, where Albion faced Cerro Largo on date 10 of the Apertura tournament. Álvaro López was the standout for Albion, netting two penalties at the 11th minute of the first half and the 33rd minute of the second half. However, he also inadvertently contributed to a goal for Cerro Largo, scoring an own goal at 28 minutes into the first half. Axel Pandiani scored the other goal for the visitors, finding the net only three minutes into the second half.
Álvaro López’s impressive performance, which included three goal attempts, was key in him earning the title of the match’s most valuable player. Meanwhile, Axel Pandiani also put in a solid show for Cerro Largo, scoring one of the team’s goals.
Albion’s coach, Federico Nieves, started the match with a 4-4-2 formation, featuring goalkeeper Sebastian Jaume, defenders Andrés Romero, Pablo Lacoste, Ezequiel Burdin, and José Ignacio Álvarez; a midfield composed of Santiago Costa, Francisco Ginella, Tomás Moschión, and Agustín Vera; and a forward line of Hernán Toledo and Álvaro López.
Cerro Largo, led by coach Danielo Nuñez, also utilized a 4-4-2 setup, with Pedro González in goal; defenders Alexander Hernandez, Lucas Correa, Matías Fracchia, and Santiago Franca; midfielders Mario García, Santiago Marcel, Emiliano Jourdan, and Axel Pandiani; and forwards Diego Daguerre and Tiziano Correa.
The match was officiated by referee Augusto Olmos. Following this match, Albion will clash with MC Torque away from home, while Cerro Largo will host Cerro.
With this result, Albion collected 13 points in total, placing them in the ninth position, while Cerro Largo also stands at 13 points, occupying the eleventh slot.
Substitutions for Albion
64’ 2T – José Ignacio Álvarez out for Federico Puente and Agustín Vera out for Carlos Airala
82’ 2T – Hernán Toledo out for Briam Acosta and Tomás Moschión out for Pablo Alcoba
87’ 2T – Álvaro López out for Nahuel Roldan
Yellow Cards for Albion:
15’ 1T – Agustín Vera (Unsporting behavior) and 19’ 1T – Santiago Costa (Unsporting behavior)
Red Card for Albion:
25’ 1T – Santiago Costa (Second yellow card)
Substitutions for Cerro Largo
58’ 2T – Diego Daguerre out for Bruno Hernández
68’ 2T – Emiliano Jourdan out for Nicolás Bertocchi
84’ 2T – Santiago Marcel out for Gustavo Viera
Yellow Cards for Cerro Largo:
9’ 1T – Pedro González (Unsporting behavior), 35’ 1T – Diego Daguerre (Unsporting behavior), 11’ 2T – Emiliano Jourdan (Unsporting behavior) and 38’ 2T – Santiago Franca (Unsporting behavior)