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      Peñarol record narrow victory on home soil

      Peñarol beat Olimpia

      Peñarol edged out Olimpia in a close win on Tuesday, 2x1, on matchweek 2. To this matchday, Montevideo's team came from a defeat, and Asunción's team came from a draw.

      After 45 minutes, Juan Ramos opened the scoring for Peñarol, with a left-foot shot inside the penalty area, with Rubén Bentancourt making the assist.

      After the break, Federico Carrizo struck the second goal for Mauricio Larriera's team, with a right-foot shot inside the box, fashioned by Rubén Bentancourt. Walter González netted the last goal with 80 minutes on the clock with a right-foot strike.

      After the result Olimpia are 3rd in the table, with 8 points, while Peñarol sit 4th place, with 7 points. In their next fixture, Montevideo's team visit Cerro Porteño. Meanwhile, Asunción's team will play at home against Colón.

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      Peñarol
      • Showed a constant threat to the opposition goal, recording his highest number of shots in the competition with 7 shots

      • Setting a new record for corners won in the competition, with a total of 2

      • Registered the lowest ball possession percentage of the season, with 44%

      • Recorded his lowest number of passes, with 361

      Olimpia
      • Registered the best ball possession percentage of the season, with 56%

      • Achieved his highest of completed passes with 455 passes

      COMPETITION

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      REFEREE

      STADIUM

      Estádio Campeón del Siglo
      Capacity40 000
      Pitch size105 x 68 m
      Founded2016
      Head-to-head
      8
      50% Wins
      5
      31% Wins
      16
      Official matches