Montevideo City Torque reaches Sudamericana semifinals

Montevideo City Torque has advanced to the semifinals of the Copa Sudamericana for the first time in club history. The Uruguayan side secured a 3-0 victory over Peru's Cienciano at the Estadio Centenario, overturning a 2-0 deficit from the first leg to win 3-2 on aggregate.

Salomón Rodríguez was the standout performer, scoring two goals and providing an assist. Nahuel Da Silva added the third goal in stoppage time to seal the historic comeback. The victory sets up a semifinal matchup against Brazil's Atlético Mineiro.

The match was marked by tension, including allegations from Cienciano player Santiago Arias that the Montevideo City Torque leadership attempted to bribe players to provoke red cards. The game also saw multiple disciplinary actions, including two red cards for Cienciano players in the final minutes.