Nacional vs Progreso

Nacional ground out a hard-fought 1-0 win over Progreso at the Gran Parque Central, needing a stoppage-time goal to break down a stubborn visiting side that spent nearly the entire second half down to ten men. Despite dominating possession and stacking up corner after corner, the home side couldn't find a breakthrough until the very last moment, making for a tense finish. The decisive blow came in the 90th minute when Maximiliano Silvera Cabo pounced on a corner kick to nod home the winner and send the crowd into celebration. The contest had shifted in Nacional's favor much earlier, though, after M. Saravia was shown a straight red card in the 31st minute for Progreso, leaving his side to defend for nearly an hour with a numerical disadvantage. Cards were plentiful throughout, with five Progreso players and two Nacional players booked as tempers occasionally flared. For Nacional, it's a result that rewards patience and persistence against packed, resilient defending, and three more points to build early-season momentum. For Progreso, it's a tough pill to swallow — a red card derailed their afternoon, and though they held firm for long stretches, the concession right at the death means they leave Montevideo with nothing to show for their effort.