Peñarol thrashed The Strongest in a vibrant match
Montevideo, Uruguay – Peñarol decisively beat The Strongest at the Estadio Campeón del Siglo, in the round of 16 of the 2024 CONMEBOL Libertadores. The Uruguayans dominated the match from start to finish, with a final score of 5-0.
The first half was an offensive festival for Peñarol. Just 9 minutes in, L. Fernández opened the scoring with a great finish, assisted by J. Báez. The local joy multiplied at 16′, when M. Silvera took advantage of a pass from L. Fernández to increase the lead. Peñarol continued to press and at 36′ the third goal came, again through J. Báez, who received a through pass from L. Fernández.
In the second half, Peñarol didn’t let up the intensity and F. Batista sealed the match at 72′ with a well-taken shot.
The Strongest, on the other hand, failed to find their game and were outplayed in every aspect. The few dangerous chances they created were neutralized by the home defense.
Statistics:
* Peñarol: 61% possession, 20 shots (10 on target, 7 off target), 8 corners, 10 fouls, 1 yellow card, 0 red card.
* The Strongest: 39% possession, 4 shots (0 on target, 3 off target), 3 corners, 10 fouls, 3 yellow cards, 0 red card.
Match Details:
* Date: August 14, 2024.
* City: Montevideo.
* Stadium: Estadio Campeón del Siglo.
* Referee: Raphael Claus (Brazil).
* League: CONMEBOL Libertadores.
* Season: 2024.
* Round: Round of 16.
* Country: World.
Substitutions the strongest: at minute 46 S. Guerrero came in and J. Amoroso went out., at minute 58 M. Enoumba came in and J. Arrascaita went out., at minute 68 R. Ramallo came in and J. Chura went out., at minute 81 M. Ortega came in and A. Ayarza went out.
Substitutions penarol: at minute 58 L. Sequeira came in and J. Baez went out., at minute 58 F. Batista came in and E. Darias went out., at minute 76 A. Fernandez came in and J. Cabrera went out., at minute 76 F. Avenatti came in and M. Silvera went out., at minute 90 T. Olase came in and D. Garcia went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Penarol
Titulares:
The Strongest
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