CS Cerrito suffered a disappointing exit from the Uruguay Cup as Deportivo Maldonado claimed a composed 2-0 win on 3 September 2026. The result saw the visitors advance with a professional away performance, while Cerrito were left to rue missed opportunities and a lack of sharpness in the final third.

A professional away display

Deportivo Maldonado controlled the contest without ever needing to hit top gear. They took the lead in the first half with a well-taken goal, then added a second after the interval to give themselves breathing room. Cerrito pressed forward in the latter stages but failed to produce a clear-cut chance to reignite the tie.

The victory owed much to Maldonado’s organisation. They were compact without the ball, quick to close down space, and dangerous on the counter-attack. That structure made life difficult for a Cerrito side that enjoyed plenty of territory but could not translate possession into meaningful openings.

Key talking points

• Opening goal: Maldonado struck first just before the half-hour mark, finishing calmly after a defensive lapse from the hosts.
• Second goal secured: A counter-attacking move after the break gave the visitors a two-goal cushion and effectively sealed the win.
• Cerrito frustration: The home side had more of the ball in the second half but were limited to long-range efforts and crosses that were comfortably dealt with.

Uruguay Cup context

The Copa Uruguay is always a fertile ground for cup upsets, but on this occasion the higher-ranked visitors showed exactly why they are respected in Uruguayan football. Deportivo Maldonado’s reward is a place in the next round, while CS Cerrito must now turn their attention back to league duty. For the club, the cup run ends with a reminder of the fine margins that separate success from elimination at this level.