Danubio wins a goal-filled clash and advances to the round of 16

A thrilling start

The match kicked off at a frenetic pace that kept spectators on the edge of their seats. Atenas quickly took the lead with two goals in the first 19 minutes, first through F. Milan and then with L. Bassadone, putting Danubio in a tough spot.

However, the home side responded emphatically. In the blink of an eye, Danubio leveled the score with goals from Papel and A. Velazquez within just three minutes, and capped the first half with a third goal from I. Costantino, leaving the score at 3-2 at halftime.

A goalless second half

The second half proved more balanced, with Atenas attempting to find a way back into the game, but Danubio showed solid defensive resilience and managed to maintain their lead. Despite both teams' efforts, the score remained unchanged, and the match concluded with a 3-2 result that meant elimination for Atenas.

This outcome not only highlights Danubio's offensive capability, converting three of their five shots on target in the first half, but also underscores the importance of experience in such encounters. With this victory, Danubio advances to the round of 16, while Atenas bids farewell to the Copa Uruguay.