Deportivo Maldonado defeated Plaza Colonia 3-1 at Parque Juan Prandi for the fifth match of the Intermediate Tournament, thanks to a hat trick by Argentine striker Claudio Spinelli.
The game had a strong start, as Plaza Colonia took the lead 2 minutes into the match with a goal from Christian Ebere.
However, the advantage only lasted three minutes, as Spinelli found a ball in the area and scored the equalizer. The goal gave Deportivo Maldonado a boost, and they completed the comeback in the 36th minute when Spinelli scored his second goal after taking advantage of a rebound following a beautiful collective play.
In the second half, Deportivo Maldonado maintained their good form and extended their lead to 3-1 in the 51st minute with another goal from Spinelli, who was having a fantastic day.
The scoreline remained unchanged, despite Plaza Colonia's efforts to reduce the deficit. Deportivo Maldonado secured the victory, ending a six-match winless streak.
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