Cerro strikes back: a last-minute win against Liverpool Montevideo

A dramatic finish

As the clock ticked to 90+3', J. Amaro became the unexpected hero for Cerro, scoring the goal that sealed a 1-2 victory at Estadio Belvedere. This win not only dealt a blow to Liverpool Montevideo, who came in as favorites sitting in ninth place, but also provided a much-needed boost for Cerro, languishing in sixteenth.

The match started with an intense pace, and although Liverpool took the lead with a goal from R. Bentancourt in the 45th minute, they could not hold on. Cerro, who had scored first through A. Miranda in the 21st minute, showed remarkable resilience and snatched victory at the last moment.

A shock that complicates qualification

This result leaves Liverpool Montevideo in a precarious position, with only 25 points and a recent form of DWDLL. In contrast, Cerro, with 13 points, achieved their first win in a context where they urgently needed to accumulate points to avoid falling further behind in the race for qualification.

The history between the two teams is closely matched: in 27 previous encounters, each has won 10 times, with 7 draws. However, this victory for Cerro could be a turning point in their season, while for Liverpool, the pressure mounts in their quest for qualification.