Liverpool UY left it late in the first half but held on for a 2-1 victory away to Defensor Sporting in the Primera División. Rubén Bentancourt gave them an early lead, and Nicolás Garayalde doubled the advantage just before the break, only for Guillermo De Los Santos to pull one back for the hosts right on half-time.
Bentancourt opened the scoring in the ninth minute, converting Kevin Amaro's assist. Liverpool UY controlled much of the first half and Garayalde made it 2-0 in the 39th minute from Federico Martínez's pass. Defensor Sporting responded immediately through De Los Santos, who scored in the 45th minute from Nicolás Wunsch's delivery.
The second half saw few clear chances as Liverpool UY protected their lead. There were late bookings for Ezequiel Olivera and Enzo Castillo, but the visitors managed the game well after the frantic end to the first period. The result lifted Liverpool UY while Defensor Sporting were left to rue their slow start.
