Cerro took on Peñarol in the First Division - Apertura on Saturday evening and lost 1:2. The hosts opened the scoring early, but Peñarol turned things around to take all three points. This was the seventh match of the Clausura phase, though the tournament designation remains the Apertura.
M. Arezo found the net in the 14th minute, catching Peñarol off guard. It was a quick strike that gave Cerro the lead they would not hold. Peñarol had possession but could not find the breakthrough immediately.
E. Rodriguez levelled the score in the 26th minute, and here's the thing — Peñarol had been dominant in the air from set plays. They created more chances but needed to convert them. The equaliser came from sustained pressure rather than a single moment.
The second half brought several changes, with eight substitutions in total. We had backed Peñarol to win, with 54 per cent confidence, and that prediction held up. C. Jaime scored the winner in the 77th minute after coming on.
The statistics tell a familiar story. Peñarol controlled 64 per cent of possession and launched 116 attacks compared to Cerro's 71. Yet the visitors managed only six shots on target and converted one. Cerro had three shots on target and scored from one of them.
By then, the gap between the teams was clear — Peñarol sit top with 55 points after 28 games, while Cerro occupy 13th place with 32 points. The result extends Peñarol's lead at the summit and puts further pressure on the hosts. Cerro have now suffered 15 defeats in 29 matches this season.
Eight yellow cards were shown in total, with no reds to complicate matters. The visitors will now look to maintain their position at the top of the table. They have won 17 times so far and remain clear leaders.