Cerro Largo faced off against Cerro at the Architect Antonio Ubilla Stadium, and the match ended in a 1-1 stalemate.
Initially, Cerro found themselves trailing the scoreline after Lucas Correa struck for Cerro Largo in the 11th minute of the first half. However, they managed to equalize just before the whistle blew for the second half, with a crucial goal from Alejo Macelli in the 45th minute.
Alejo Macelli’s performance stood out as he was named the most valuable player of the match, playing a pivotal role in securing the point for Cerro with his timely goal. On the other side, Lucas Correa showcased an impressive presence in defense and contributed significantly to his team’s scoring.
Cerro Largo’s coach, Danielo Nuñez, opted for a tactical 4-4-2 formation, featuring Pedro González as the goalkeeper, with Alexander Hernandez, Lucas Correa, Matías Fracchia, and Santiago Franca forming the defense. The midfield comprised Mario García, Santiago Marcel, Emiliano Jourdan, and Axel Pandiani, while Diego Daguerre and Tiziano Correa led the attack.
Contrastingly, Alejandro Apud Varela’s side set up in a 3-5-2 formation, with Fabrizio Correa in goal, and the defensive trio of Gianni Rodríguez, Alejo Macelli, and Ariel Lima. The midfield was reinforced by Mateo Argüello, Jairo Amaro, Brian Quinteros, Francisco Bregante, and Brahian Alemán, leaving Bruno Morales and Cristian Barros as the front pair.
The match was officiated by referee Felipe Vikonis at the Architect Antonio Ubilla Stadium.
Looking ahead, Cerro Largo will be traveling to face Boston River, while Cerro is scheduled to host MC Torque in their upcoming fixtures. Following this draw, Cerro Largo stands at 7th position in the league with 14 points, while Cerro sits at 14th place with 9 points.
Substitutions for Cerro Largo
69’ 2T – Emiliano Jourdan off for Sebastián Assís and Mario García off for Maximiliano Añasco
78’ 2T – Diego Daguerre off for Gustavo Viera
89’ 2T – Axel Pandiani off for Nicolás Bertocchi and Tiziano Correa off for Federico Sellecchia
Yellow Cards for Cerro Largo:
1’ 1T – Emiliano Jourdan (Unsporting Behavior) and 29’ 1T – Santiago Franca (Unsporting Behavior)
Substitutions for Cerro
45’ 2T – Brian Quinteros off for Rodrigo Mederos
67’ 2T – Cristian Barros off for Tiago Rijo
77’ 2T – Bruno Morales off for Augusto Cambón
88’ 2T – Jairo Amaro off for Iván Valenzuela and Mateo Argüello off for Alejandro Severo
Yellow Cards for Cerro:
7’ 2T – Jairo Amaro (Unsporting Behavior), 28’ 2T – Rodrigo Mederos (Unsporting Behavior), 33’ 2T – Gianni Rodríguez (Unsporting Behavior), and 39’ 2T – Brahian Alemán (Unsporting Behavior)