Montevideo City Torque defeats Peñarol in Copa AUF Uruguay

Montevideo City Torque advanced to the round of 16 in the Copa AUF Uruguay after a 2-0 victory against Peñarol at the Campeón del Siglo stadium in Montevideo.

Both goals were scored in the second half by Nahuel Da Silva, who opened the scoring with a penalty and added a second following a rebound from a Ramiro Lecchini shot. The win marks a significant achievement for Montevideo City Torque, who will next face Libertad de San Carlos in the round of 16.

For Peñarol, the defending champion, the loss ends their run in the tournament and follows a difficult period of four matches without a victory. The match was marked by tension in the stands, including the use of flares and physical altercations, which briefly threatened to interrupt play.