Danubio vs Central Espanol: match report

Sunday, October 18 · Estadio Jardines del Hipódromo Uruguay - Primera División 2026

FT 1–0 Half-time 1-0
Danubio #8 · 1 pts

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Central Espanol #3 · 7 pts
Danubio Central Espanol
0' HT 1-0 90' 45' Fernández (p) penalty

Danubio defeated Central Espanol at Estadio Jardines del Hipódromo. The hosts secured the victory through a penalty converted by Sebastián Fernández at the end of the first half, maintaining the lead until the final whistle.

Updated on Sunday, October 18, 2026 at

Match stats

DanubioCentral Espanol
47% Possession 53%
6 Remates totales 7
4 Remates al arco 2
5 Corners 6
2 Yellow cards 4

Despite trailing in possession and total attempts, the hosts capitalized on their accuracy to secure the points, converting the only shot on target that separated the sides.

Lineups

Sebastián Fernández defined the match from the penalty spot just before the interval. Danubio used early tactical adjustments, replacing Cristhian Tizón with Joaquín Trasante in the first half and introducing Mateo Rinaldi at the restart to protect the lead.

Minute by minute

14 events
  1. Preview

    Welcome

    We're into the build-up to Danubio vs Central Espanol. In the Primera de Uruguay 2026, Matchday 11: the ball starts rolling at at Estadio Jardines del Hipódromo. Stick with us: we will bring you everything until kick-off and then every move of the game.

  2. Preview

    The table says it all

    In their groups, Danubio sit in position 8 with 1 points and Central Espanol in position 3 with 7. There is no room for mistakes.

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  3. Preview

    The betting numbers

    Danubio go in as favourites with the bookmakers: a win is priced at 1.95. If Central Espanol win, it pays 3.80; if it's a draw, 3.10. That works out to a 47 % chance.

  4. Preview

    Past meetings

    Head-to-head: 0 wins apiece in the last 3 meetings. There were 3 draws. Last time they drew 2-2, on 12/04/2026.

  5. Preview

    The goal threat

    When it comes to goals, the man for Danubio is Mateo peralta: he already has 3 in the competition. He will need close marking.

  6. Preview

    Here it comes

    22 minutes to kick-off. If you have not predicted yet, now is the time: it closes at kick-off.

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    The teams are coming out

    Everything is ready for Danubio vs Central Espanol. At Estadio Jardines del Hipódromo, they're waiting for the teams. Follow the game here, move by move.

  8. Kick-off

    Danubio vs Central Espanol is up and running.

  9. 13'
    Danubio

    Mateo Rinaldi, of Danubio, is booked.

    Yellow #2 in the competition
  10. 38'
    Danubio

    Danubio turn to the bench.

  11. 45'
    Central Espanol

    The referee shows Marcos Montiel of Central Espanol a yellow card.

    Yellow #2 in the competition
  12. 45'
    Danubio

    Danubio open the scoring!

    Sebastián Fernández tucks away the penalty: Danubio 1-0 Central Espanol.

    PenaltyGoal #2 in the competition
    Danubio 1-0 Central Espanol
  13. Half time Danubio 1-0 Central Espanol

    They head into the break: Danubio 1-0 Central Espanol.

  14. 46'
    Danubio

    Danubio make a substitution.

  15. 63'
    Danubio

    Two fresh faces for Danubio.

  16. 63'
    Central Espanol

    Change for Central Espanol.

  17. 66'
    Central Espanol

    Yellow card for Guillermo Gandolfo, of Central Espanol.

    Yellow #5 in the competition
  18. 78'
    Danubio

    Switch for Danubio.

    • Enzo CabreraBautista Pereira
  19. 82'
    Central Espanol

    Central Espanol turn to the bench.

  20. 83'
    Central Espanol

    Change for Central Espanol.

  21. 87'
    Danubio

    Juan Millán (Danubio) is booked.

    Yellow #3 in the competition
  22. 90'
    Central Espanol

    Santiago Sequeira, of Central Espanol, is booked.

  23. 90'
    Central Espanol

    César, of Central Espanol, is booked.

  24. FT Danubio 1-0 Central Espanol

    It's over: Danubio take the game, Danubio 1-0 Central Espanol.

Where they stand

Group 1
Team MP GD Pts
1 Racing 15 +9 31
2 Deportivo Maldonado 15 +8 29
3 Albion FC 15 +10 28
4 Peñarol 15 +7 27
5 Central Espanol 15 +1 24
6 Club Atletico Torque 15 +6 23
7 Nacional 15 +5 22
8 Defensor Sporting 15 +2 21
9 Liverpool FC Uruguay 15 +2 20
10 Montevideo Wanderers 15 -5 20
11 Danubio 15 -4 18
12 Cerro Largo 15 -3 17
13 Boston River 15 -6 17
14 Juventud 15 -5 15
15 CA Progreso Montevideo 15 -11 10
16 Cerro 15 -16 10

Head to head

Head-to-head record · last 4 matches
0Central Espanol won
3Draws
1Danubio won
Goals in the head-to-head3 – 4
Matches4
Last win for Central EspanolNever
Last win for Danubio10/2026

Latest matchups

18/10/26Primera de Uruguay 2026Danubio1–0Central Espanol
12/4/26Primera DivisionCentral Espanol2–2Danubio
15/9/21Segunda DivisionDanubio1–1Central Espanol
2/6/21Segunda DivisionCentral Espanol0–0Danubio

Who scored in these meetings

Sebastián Fernández 1 F. Sosa 1
R. Tarragona 1
S. Rodriguez 1

14 1 · in 3 meetings

Then they play

Central Espanol vs Albion FC 24/10 · Uruguay - Primera División 2026 Deportivo Maldonado vs Danubio 24/10 · Uruguay - Primera División 2026
They meet again: Danubio vs Central Espanol · Uruguay - Primera División 2026 06/01

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