This Thursday, Peñarol defeated Pincha 3-2, at home, for the friendlies – Uruguay of Friendly Clubs 2023. The goals of the match for the local were scored by Rubén Bentancourt (18′ 1T), Kevin Méndez (19′ 1T) and Leonardo Godoy (33′ 1T, against). While the away goals were made by Mauro Boselli (4′ 1T) and Mateo Pellegrino (6′ 1T).
A highlight of the match was Rubén Bentancourt’s goal in the 18th minute of the first half. After an individual move on the right, the forward placed it to the right post and below. Impossible for the goalkeeper!
It can not be believed. Pablo Piatti crashed his shot against the post twice and choked the Estudiantes celebration.
The figure of the meeting was Rubén Bentancourt. The Peñarol striker scored 1 goal and kicked 4 times on target against Estudiantes.
It was also key in the stadium Champion of the Century, Kevin Méndez. The Peñarol midfielder stood out against Estudiantes since he scored 1 goal and kicked 3 times on target.
It was a game with many fouls and numerous interruptions. There were several admonished: Benjamín Rollheiser, Santiago Homenchenko, Matías Godoy, Yonatthan Rak and Mauro Méndez.
Peñarol coach Alfredo Arias fielded a 4-5-1 formation with Thiago Cardozo in the arch; Pedro Milans, Hernan Menosse, Yonatthan Rak and Valentin Rodriguez on the defensive line; Sebastian Cristoforo, Rodrigo Saravia, Ignacio Laquintana, Kevin Mendez and Nicolas Rossi in the middle; and Ruben Bentancourt in attack.
For their part, those led by Abel Balbo planted themselves with a 4-4-2 strategy with Mariano Andújar under the three sticks; Leonardo Godoy, Luciano Lollo, Zaid Romero and Emmanuel Mas in defense; Benjamín Rollheiser, Jorge Rodríguez, José Sosa and Pablo Piatti in midfield; and Mateo Pellegrino and Mauro Boselli up front.
The local is in fifth place with 3 points, while the visitor still has no units and is placed in twenty-fifth place in the tournament.
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