Match Report: IA Rio Negro de San Jose 1-2 Nacional de Football Florida | Uruguay Amateur Cup

Opening Summary

Nacional de Football Florida edged past IA Rio Negro de San Jose with a 2-1 victory in the Uruguay Amateur Cup on June 29, 2026. The match, played in front of a lively crowd, saw the visitors come from behind to secure progression to the next stage of the competition.

Match Overview

IA Rio Negro started brightly and took the lead in the 22nd minute through a well-taken free kick that curled over the wall and into the top corner. Nacional de Football Florida struggled to find their rhythm initially but grew into the game as the first half wore on, equalizing just before the break with a header from a corner.

Key Moments

• 22' – Goal IA Rio Negro de San Jose: A stunning free kick gave the hosts the lead; 1-0.
• 45+2' – Goal Nacional de Football Florida: A set-piece header leveled the score before halftime; 1-1.
• 67' – Goal Nacional de Football Florida: A poacher's finish from a rebound put the away side ahead; 1-2.
• Late chances: IA Rio Negro pushed for an equalizer but missed two clear headers in the final ten minutes.

Tactical Story

IA Rio Negro's early aggression paid dividends, but Nacional's discipline in defense and efficiency from set pieces turned the match. The visitors shifted to a more compact shape in the second half, absorbing pressure and hitting on the counter. Nacional’s midfield controlled possession after the equalizer, limiting the hosts' opportunities.

Standouts and Impact

Nacional’s center-back, who scored the equalizer, was solid at both ends of the pitch. IA Rio Negro’s midfielder was tireless but couldn't find the final pass. The result sees Nacional advance in the Uruguay Amateur Cup, while IA Rio Negro faces an early exit from the competition.