Defensor Sporting and Liverpool (U) drew 2-2

In the game they played this Monday at the Luis Franzini Stadium, Defensor and Liverpool failed to take advantage despite converting twice apiece in the match on Date 6.

The goals of the match for the locals were scored by Andrés Ferrari (38′ 1T) and Álvaro Navarro (43′ 2T). While the away goals were scored by Miguel Ángel Samudio (5′ 1T, from a free kick) and Luciano Rodríguez (11′ 1T).

The figure of the meeting was Álvaro Navarro. The Defensor Sporting striker scored 1 goal.

On the other hand, Miguel Ángel Samudio was key. The Liverpool (U) defender was important as he scored 1 goal and cleared 2 dangerous balls.

It was a game with many fouls and many interruptions. There were a large number of warnings: Gonzalo Freitas, Luciano Rodríguez, Marcelo Meli, Álvaro Navarro, Maicol Cabrera, Matías Rocha and Gastón Martirena. Luciano Rodríguez was sent off for a double yellow card (47′, 2T) and Matías Rocha for a direct red card (52′, 2T).

Defensor manager Marcelo Méndez set up a 4-5-1 formation on the pitch with Matías Dufour in goal; Juan Pintado, Matías Rocha, Sebastian Boselli and Nicolás Rodríguez on the defensive line; Gonzalo Freitas, Lucas De Los Santos, Matías Abaldo, Anderson Duarte and Adrián Balboa in the middle; and Andrés Ferrari in attack.

For their part, those led by Jorge Bava failed with a 4-3-3 strategy with Carlos Lentinelly under the three sticks; Gastón Martirena, Juan Izquierdo, Gonzalo Pérez and Miguel Ángel Samudio in defense; Marcelo Meli, Fabricio Diaz and Gonzalo Nápoli in midfield; and Rodrigo Rivero, Luciano Rodríguez and Alan Medina up front.

The designated referee for the match was Javier Burgos.

Defensor travel to Cerro Largo the next day, while Liverpool host MC Torque at Estadio Belvedere.

The local is in sixth place with 9 points, while the visitor reaches 6 points and is in tenth place in the tournament.

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