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Deportivo Maldonado Stun Nacional Montevideo 3-0
Deportivo Maldonado produced a sensational performance to beat Nacional Montevideo 3-0 in the Uruguayan Primera Division on June 1, 2026. The home side dominated from start to finish, handing Nacional one of their heaviest defeats of the season.
Match Overview
At the Estadio Domingo Burgueño Miguel, Maldonado took the game to the traditional powerhouse Nacional. Their high energy and tactical discipline paid off as they built a three-goal lead before halftime, effectively ending the contest early. The result is a major boost for Maldonado and a shock to Nacional’s title aspirations.
Key Moments
- Early Breakthrough: Maldonado opened the scoring in the 12th minute when Federico Ramos headed in from a corner, beating the Nacional goalkeeper.
- Quick Second Goal: In the 27th minute, a swift counter-attack ended with Agustín Santilli firing low into the corner.
- Third Before the Break: On the stroke of halftime, Diego Martiñones capitalized on a defensive error to tap home from close range, making it 3-0.
- Nacional’s Frustration: The visitors had a goal disallowed for offside in the 66th minute and could find no way back into the match.
Tactical Story
Deportivo Maldonado set up in a compact 4‑4‑2, pressing Nacional relentlessly and forcing mistakes. They targeted the flanks, using width to stretch Nacional’s defense. Nacional, usually dominant, struggled to cope with Maldonado’s intensity. Their usual passing game broke down under pressure, and they lacked ideas in the final third.
Standout Players
Federico Ramos was excellent at both ends, scoring and marshaling the defense. Agustín Santilli caused problems all night with his pace and direct running. Midfielder Luis Montenegro won countless duels and dictated the tempo for Maldonado.
Implications
Maldonado’s win lifts them into the top four of the Uruguayan Primera Division, fuelling dreams of continental qualification. Nacional drops to second place, and the defeat is a setback in their title race against Peñarol and Liverpool Montevideo.
Deportivo Maldonado vs Nacional Montevideo Live Score, Stats & Results
Match Overview
The Deportivo Maldonado vs Nacional Montevideo fixture is part of the URU Primera Division during the 2026 season. Follow live scores, URU Primera Division fixtures, match statistics, URU Primera Division standings and URU Primera Division match results for Deportivo Maldonado vs Nacional Montevideo on TigerScores365.
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