Uruguay Montevideo produced a stirring comeback to defeat Centro Atletico Fenix 3‑2 in a pulsating Uruguay Segunda League encounter on 28 June 2026. The Estadio Parque Palermo witnessed a roller‑coaster of emotions as the home side overturned a two‑goal deficit to snatch all three points.

First‑Half Struggles

Centro Atletico Fenix started superbly, taking a 2‑0 lead within the first 25 minutes. Matías Rivas opened the scoring in the 9th minute with a close‑range tap‑in, and Luis Herrera doubled the lead in the 23rd minute with a powerful header from a corner. Uruguay Montevideo looked disjointed and were fortunate not to fall further behind when Fenix hit the post.

The Comeback Begins

The home side pulled one back just before half‑time. A long ball over the top caught the Fenix defence napping, and Diego Fernández lobbed the advancing keeper to make it 2‑1. The goal transformed the atmosphere and gave Uruguay Montevideo belief.

Second‑Half Turnaround

Uruguay Montevideo came out with renewed energy. In the 53rd minute, a free‑kick from Facundo Silva was deflected past the Fenix keeper for the equaliser. The winning goal arrived in the 77th minute when substitute Nicolás Acosta pounced on a rebound after a corner to make it 3‑2. Fenix pushed for an equaliser but Uruguay Montevideo defended stoutly.

Key Performances

• Diego Fernández (Uruguay Montevideo) – Scored the crucial first goal sparked the revival.
• Nicolás Acosta (Uruguay Montevideo) – Impact substitute with the winner.
• Luis Herrera (Centro Atletico Fenix) – Scored and caused problems all game.

League Context

The win lifts Uruguay Montevideo into mid‑table, while Fenix drop to the lower half. The hosts showed the resilience that will serve them well in the promotion race, while Fenix will rue their inability to see out a two‑goal advantage.