Colon CF 2-1 CA River Plate Montevideo
Uruguay Segunda League – 20 June 2026

Colon CF produced a determined second‑half display to secure a vital 2‑1 victory over CA River Plate Montevideo at the Estadio Néstor “Pichino” Naviliat. The win lifts Colon further away from the relegation zone and extends their unbeaten home run to four matches, while River Plate remain stuck in mid‑table after a third away defeat in five games.

Match Overview

The first half was a tense, tactical affair. River Plate dominated possession early on, with their midfield trio of Juan Manuel Sánchez and Felipe Benítez dictating the tempo. They took the lead in the 34th minute when left‑back Carlos Acosta curled a free‑kick from 25 yards beyond the outstretched arm of Colon goalkeeper Mateo Silva. Colon responded with increased urgency before the break but lacked incision in the final third.

Second‑Half Comeback

Colon CF emerged after half‑time with renewed energy. Manager Diego Barboza introduced striker Nicolás Rodríguez, who immediately added pace and physicality. The equaliser came in the 62nd minute: a long throw from right‑back Facundo Pereira was flicked on by centre‑back Sebastián Ferreira, and captain Marcos Benítez swept the ball home from six yards.

The winner arrived 12 minutes later. Rodríguez held the ball up on the edge of the box and laid it off for midfielder Emiliano Sosa, whose low drive from 20 metres took a deflection off defender Diego Ramos and wrong‑footed River Plate goalkeeper Lucas Ferreira. Colon shut down the game thereafter, with Silva making two crucial saves in stoppage time.

Key Tactical Battle

River Plate struggled to cope with Colon’s physical approach after the break. Colon’s pressing forced three turnovers that led directly to chances, and their use of long throws and set‑pieces unsettled the River Plate defence. River Plate manager Guillermo Almada was visibly frustrated on the touchline as his side’s creative spark faded in the second half.

Standout Performers

• Nicolás Rodríguez (Colon) – The substitute changed the game with his hold‑up play and energy; involved directly in both goals.
• Marcos Benítez (Colon) – Scored the equaliser and provided leadership in midfield as Colon seized control.
• Mateo Silva (Colon) – Made a string of late saves to preserve the win, including a point‑blank stop from substitute Leandro Núñez in the 90th minute.

Impact on the Standings

Colon CF climb to 10th place with 19 points from 16 matches, three points clear of the relegation play‑off spot. River Plate remain 7th on 22 points, now five points adrift of the promotion play‑off places. The result tightens the race in mid‑table as the Segunda Liga season approaches its halfway point.