Match Report
The table gap was wide: 25 points between Deportivo Maldonado (2nd, 29 pts) and Danubio (8th, 4 pts). Recent form told a different story for Danubio: only 44th in the league over the last five rounds despite sitting 8th. In league terms the two rates read 1.6/1.07 for Deportivo Maldonado and 0.71/1.29 for Danubio (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.17.
A win had eluded Danubio for 7 matches. Over the last five, Deportivo Maldonado had taken 10 of 15 points to Danubio's 2.
Across 5 recorded meetings, Deportivo Maldonado have 1 win to Danubio's 1, with 3 draws, at 3 goals per meeting. Home advantage has meant little here: 20% of the meetings went to the host. 60% of the meetings finished with three goals or more, and both sides scored in 100%.
The venue was Estadio Domingo Burgueño Miguel, with room for 22,000 spectators. Half-time and full-time told different stories: Deportivo Maldonado led 2-0 at the break, before 2 more goals closed it at 3-1.
Goal scorers
Deportivo Maldonado: Santiago Ramírez (5'), Christian Tabó (30'), Gonzalo Larrazábal (81') · Danubio: Maicol Ferreira (87')
Key stats
Possession: Deportivo Maldonado 51% · Danubio 49% · Total shots: 15-13 · On target: 8-4 · Corners: 4-1