CA Peñarol Women 0-3 Nacional De Football Women: Nacional Dominates Montevideo Derby

In a one-sided Uruguayan Women's League derby played on May 10, 2026, Nacional De Football Women secured a commanding 3-0 victory over arch-rivals CA Peñarol Women at the Estadio Centenario. The win was a statement of intent from Nacional, who dominated proceedings from start to finish.

Match Overview

The Montevideo derby always carries extra weight, and Nacional entered with a clear game plan: press high, attack quickly, and exploit Peñarol’s defensive gaps. The strategy paid off early, as Nacional took the lead inside the first 15 minutes and never looked back. Peñarol struggled to create any meaningful chances as Nacional’s defense stood firm.

Key Moments

• 14th minute – Goal: Forward Ana Rodríguez latched onto a through ball and slotted calmly past the goalkeeper to make it 1-0.
• 38th minute – Goal: A corner kick was met by midfielder Luciana Pérez, whose header doubled the lead before half-time.
• 72nd minute – Goal: Substitute Martina Silva sealed the victory with a powerful strike from outside the box, capping a brilliant team move.

Tactical Story

Nacional set up in an aggressive 4-2-3-1 formation, with their full-backs pushing high to pin Peñarol back. Peñarol’s 4-4-2 failed to cope with the intensity, as their midfield was overrun. Nacional’s pressing forced errors, leading to the first two goals. Peñarol’s attempts to play out from the back were repeatedly thwarted.

Standout Players

Nacional's midfield trio of Luciana Pérez, Camila Fernández, and Valeria Suárez controlled the game. Pérez, in particular, was exceptional, scoring one goal and creating several chances. For Peñarol, goalkeeper Sofía López made several saves to prevent an even heavier defeat.

Table and Season Impact

The victory moves Nacional De Football Women to the top of the Uruguayan Women's League standings, sending a clear message to their rivals. Peñarol, meanwhile, drop to fifth place and will need to regroup quickly. The result reinforces Nacional’s status as title favorites this season.