Nacional Defeats Boston River 2-1 in Thrilling Match

Montevideo, Uruguay – Nacional secured a 2-1 victory over Boston River in a highly competitive match on June 8, 2025, at Gran Parque Central. The match, officiated by referee Hernán Gastón Heras Acosta, saw Nacional take an early lead with two quick goals.

Nicolás López opened the scoring just three minutes into the game. After Lucas Morales made a driving run down the right flank, he delivered a low cross that Rómulo Otero was unable to convert. However, Gonzalo Petit seized the opportunity, forcing a rebound that López capitalized on to score the first goal.

At the 13-minute mark, Nacional doubled their lead when Morales again found space on the right side, sending a precise cross to Nicolás Rodríguez, who headed the ball into the net, making it 2-0.

Despite Nacional’s strong start, Boston River responded swiftly. Just four minutes later, Facundo Rodríguez struck a stunning long-range goal that caught Nacional’s goalkeeper Ignacio Suárez off guard, bringing the score to 2-1.

As the match progressed, Boston River began to recover, dominating possession and curtailing Nacional’s offensive flow. Under coach Jadson Viera, they started to push for an equalizer but faced a resolute Nacional defense.

Nacional’s roster included players such as Ignacio Suárez, Lucas Morales, and Nicolás Rodríguez, while Boston River featured Ernesto Hernández and Facundo Rodríguez. Both teams demonstrated a fierce competitive spirit, but Nacional managed to hold on to their lead until the final whistle.