The first leg between Cienciano and Montevideo City Torque ended in a goalless draw at the Estadio Inca Garcilaso de la Vega. This match was part of the quarter-finals of the 2026 Copa Sudamericana and attracted a crowd eager to support their local team.
The match began with the players from both teams taking to the field, creating a vibrant atmosphere with a substantial number of fans present. Cienciano, known as ‘the daddy’, fielded a starting eleven comprised of Ítalo Espinoza; Carlos Cabello, Maximiliano Amondarain, Kevin Becerra, Marcos Martinich; Santiago Arias, Cristian Souza, Alejandro Hohberg, Juan Romagnoli, Neri Bandiera; and Carlos Garcés. On the bench were Falcón, Cavero, Yovera, Romagnoli, Aguilar, Salazar, Aguirre, La Torre, Succar, Caparó, Sandoval, and Núñez.
Montevideo City Torque, on the other hand, lined up with Franco Torgnascioli in goal; Eduardo Agüero, Brian Gutiérrez, Gary Kagelmacher, Kevin Silva, Facundo Silvera in defense; Darío Sues, Gonzalo Montes in midfield; and Franco Pizzichillo, Salomón Rodríguez, and Esteban Obregón in attack.
Cienciano approached the match with the goal of gaining an advantage in this stage of the tournament, backed by the fervor of thousands of fans who showed up at the stadium to cheer for their team. The hopes of the supporters were high, as the home team had performed well in international competition, having eliminated Botafogo in the round of 16.
Ultimately, the match resulted in a 0-0 draw, leaving the tie open for the return leg. Cienciano is experiencing a moment of confidence following their recent victory in the local tournament and hopes to continue making history in this Copa Sudamericana. The next match will take place in Montevideo, where the winner of this tie will be determined.
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