In the 11th round of the Apertura, Nacional was defeated 2-4 by Deportivo Maldonado, even though their forward Nicolás López found the net twice. The hosts’ goals were scored by Santiago Ramírez (16’) and Christian Tabó (40’) alongside Guillermo López (34’) and Maximiliano Noble (52’, penalty). The visitors, Deportivo Maldonado, had Nicolás López scoring in two pivotal moments (27’ and 39’, penalty).
Santiago Ramírez earned cheers for his stunning finish at the 16-minute mark of the first half. Matías Espíndola assisted with a perfect cross, allowing Ramírez to strike the ball into the back of the net with precision.
Christian Tabó also had an impressive game, contributing with a goal and taking two shots on target for Maldonado.
Nicolás López, despite the loss, showcased his talent with two goals and three attempts at goal for Nacional.
The head coach of Deportivo Maldonado, Gabriel Di Noia, deployed a 4-4-2 formation featuring Diego Segovia in goal, with a defense of Juan Martín Ginzo, Hernán Menosse, Joaquín Fernández, and Juan Manuel Ramos; and a midfield made up of Matías Espíndola, Maximiliano González, Maximiliano Noble, and Santiago Ramírez. Up front were Renato César and Christian Tabó.
On the other hand, Nacional, led by Jorge Bava, set up in a 4-3-3 formation with Ignacio Suárez in goal; a defensive line of Juan Pintado, Paolo Calione, Tomás Viera, and Federico Bais; midfield comprising Luciano Boggio, Mauricio Vera, and Luciano Gonzalez; and a forward trio of Nicolás López, Pavel Nuñez, and Tomás Verón Lupi.
Gustavo Tejera was the match official overseeing the game’s regulations.
Looking ahead, Deportivo Maldonado will face Danubio away next, while Nacional prepares to visit Liverpool (U). Currently, the hosts sit in third place in the league with 22 points, while Nacional, with 16 points, is in seventh position.
Substitutions in Deportivo Maldonado
66’ – Christian Tabó substituted by Adrián Vila
72’ – Santiago Ramírez off for Guillermo López, Renato César out for Elías de León Aristegui, and Pavel Nuñez replaced by Maxi Gómez
84’ – Hernán Menosse went off for Nicolas Fuica
85’ – Matías Espíndola substituted by Lucas Núñez
Yellow Cards for Deportivo Maldonado:
30’ – Hernán Menosse (Unsporting behavior), 19’ – Maximiliano González, 30’ – Elías de León Aristegui (Unsporting behavior), 38’ – Juan Manuel Ramos (Disputing with an opponent)
Substitutions in Nacional
45’ – Luciano Gonzalez out for Maximiliano Silvera
59’ – Mauricio Vera substituted by Nicolás Lodeiro
67’ – Tomás Verón Lupi out for Juan Cruz De Los Santos and Luciano Boggio replaced by Lúcas Rodríguez
Yellow Cards for Nacional:
3’ – Mauricio Vera (Unsporting behavior), 38’ – Maxi Gómez (Disputing with an opponent), 46’ – Paolo Calione (Unsporting behavior), 51’ – Ignacio Suárez (Insulting or disapproving of the referee)
Red Card for Nacional:
41’ – Nicolás López (Direct Red)