Peñarol vs Central Español
Match Report
Peñarol reclaimed top spot in Uruguay's Tabla Anual with a hard-fought 2-1 win over Central Español, a rival that had beaten them twice already this season. The hosts dominated for long stretches, though a nervy finish made the closing minutes tense.
Maximiliano Olivera broke the deadlock in the 54th minute, finishing off an assist from Leonel Jaime, who doubled the lead himself in the 69th with a dazzling solo run past several defenders. Central Español pulled one back in the 79th when Guillermo Gandolfo headed home a corner. Five minutes later, Peñarol dropped to ten men after Nicolás Fernández picked up a second yellow for a hard tackle, setting up a tense finish that the home side survived.
The win lifts Peñarol back to the summit of the Annual Table, avenging earlier defeats to this same opponent in the Apertura and Intermedio. For Central Español, the loss leaves them still searching for their first win of the Clausura despite a battling response.
Match Events
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Standings
| # | W | D | L | GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Peñarol | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 13 | Central Español | 1 | 0 | 3 | -4 | 3 |
Head to Head
13
Peñarol wins
3
Draws
4
Central Español wins
Goals: 38 - 21
