PAYSANDÚ, Uruguay (Interstat) — Agustin Vique scored twice, including the winner in second-half stoppage time, and Paysandu FC defeated Colon 3-2 on Monday at Estadio Parque Artigas.

The match was played at Estadio Parque Artigas in Paysandú, where Paysandu FC used the home setting to set the tempo early. Colon absorbed pressure and looked to counter, but Paysandu FC’s first goal changed the flow. Paysandu FC took control of the match with goals on either side of halftime and maintained the initiative for long stretches. Axel Mendez opened the scoring in the first minute of first-half stoppage time, finishing the 45+1 opportunity to give the home side a 1-0 lead. The goal gave Paysandu FC a narrow advantage at the break, and the home side continued to press after the restart. Vique doubled the advantage in the 78th minute, finishing a move that had Colon retreating and forced the visitors to chase the game.

Colon responded through Ramiro Quintana, who scored twice to bring the visitors back into contention. His first goal cut into Paysandu FC’s lead, and his second came in the 89th minute, pulling Colon level at 2-2 after Paysandu FC had led by two. The equalizer set up a tense finish, and Colon briefly appeared to have earned a share of the points. But Vique answered in the first minute of second-half stoppage time, scoring his second goal of the match and putting Paysandu FC ahead 3-2.

The final minutes demanded composure from Paysandu FC, which protected the one-goal edge after Vique’s late strike. Colon pushed for another equalizer but could not find a third goal. The visitors kept possession in the closing stages and sent numbers forward, but Paysandu FC held its shape and cleared the danger. The match ended with Paysandu FC taking the win in front of its home supporters at Estadio Parque Artigas.

Paysandu FC scored at the end of the first half and again in the second. Colon remained within reach because of Quintana, whose two goals kept the visitors from falling further behind. The closing stretch was played at a quick pace as Colon searched for an equalizer and Paysandu FC looked to hold possession. The home side’s third goal arrived in stoppage time and ended Colon’s comeback attempt.

Ramiro Quintana led Colon with two goals, keeping the visitors in the match with his finishing. Agustin Vique was the top star for Paysandu FC, scoring twice, including the decisive goal in stoppage time. Axel Mendez added one goal for the home side. Vique’s two-goal performance and Mendez’s contribution helped Paysandu FC offset Quintana’s brace.

The result moved Paysandu FC to 3-1 in the competition and 3-1 across all competitions. Colon is now 2-1-1 in the competition and 2-1-1 across all competitions. Paysandu FC entered the match after a 1-0 win at Fenix, a 2-1 home win over Rentistas and a 1-0 loss at Miramar. Colon had opened with a 0-0 draw against Oriental, a 3-1 win at Uruguay Montevideo and a 3-0 home win over Huracan FC. Paysandu FC’s home victory continued a strong start to its season and denied Colon a fourth result in the competition. Colon had been looking to build on its recent form after a draw and two wins, but Paysandu FC’s late response made the difference. The visitors had chances to equalize after pulling level, but Paysandu FC defended with discipline in the final minutes and protected the lead.

Interstat’s game simulator had projected a 1-1 final score. Its ELO system gave Colon a 59.7 percent probability to win, and Colon was installed as a pregame favorite with a spread of -0.5. The total of 5 goals went under the over/under line of 2.5.