Paysandu FC beats Rentistas 2‑1 after late goals
PAYSANDÚ, Uruguay (Interstat) — Paysandu FC defeated Rentistas 2-1 on Saturday at Estadio Parque Artigas in Paysandú, scoring twice after halftime to erase a one-goal deficit. Rentistas led 1-0 at the break after Franco Martinez Jean scored in the 38th minute, a goal listed as Martinez J.F. Paysandu FC equalized in the 52nd minute and grabbed the winner in the 88th. The finish grew heated as three players were sent off. Paysandu FC received a red card in the 90th minute, while Rentistas had players dismissed in the seventh and eighth minutes of stoppage time. The ejections left Paysandu FC with 10 players and Rentistas with nine by the final whistle. Martinez Jean played 90 minutes and recorded one goal. Both teams are now 1-1 in the competition and 1-1 across all competitions. Rentistas previously beat Huracan FC, while Paysandu FC previously lost at Miramar. Rentistas next faces Nacional in Copa Uruguay.