Como o jogo se desenhou

The match began with Torque dominating possession (58%) and pressuring in the opponent's areas. At 11 minutes, Salomón Rodríguez received a cross at the entrance of the area and finished with precision, opening the scoring. Palestino tried to respond, but the visiting goalkeeper made a great save, preventing any early equalizer. The rest of the first half was marked by frustrated attempts by the home team, which ended up hitting the post once.

Match Highlights

After the interval, Torque maintained its offensive posture and, at 63 minutes, Sebastian Gallegos received a filtered pass and shot firmly, extending the lead. Palestino, which still had 42% of possession, failed to create clear chances; its only shot on goal was defended with excellence by the opposing goalkeeper, who had already made the only great save of the match.

What the Numbers Say

The data reinforce Torque's superiority: 15 shots (3 on target) against only 6 from Palestino, in addition to 7 corners and 13 successful tackles. Despite creating three great opportunities, the host team converted only one, while the visitor took advantage of its only clear chance. The dominance in ground duels (62% to 38%) and aerial plays (66% to 34%) was also decisive.

What Changes Now

With the three points, Montevideo City Torque leads Group F and can aim for direct qualification for the round of 16. Palestino, on the other hand, needs to review its offensive efficiency and seek to score in the next matches to avoid being left out of the qualification zone. Torque's next match will be against its home rival, while Palestino faces a decisive duel against the third-placed team, both with the opportunity to change the course of the campaign.