CA Peñarol secured a professional 2-0 away victory over Boston River in the Uruguay Primera Division on March 26, 2026. The traditional powerhouse displayed their class against a resilient Boston River side, with the result reinforcing Peñarol's position at the top end of the table early in the season. The match at the Estadio Parque Artigas saw Peñarol control much of the possession and tempo. The breakthrough came in the first half after sustained pressure, with a well-worked team move finished calmly to give the visitors a deserved lead. Boston River fought hard to get back into the game but found Peñarol's defense well-organized and difficult to break down. The crucial second goal arrived in the second half, effectively ending the contest as a spectacle. Peñarol managed the game expertly from there, seeing out the clean sheet and the three points with minimal fuss. A key incident was a disallowed goal for Boston River for a marginal offside call, which, if given, could have changed the complexion of the match when the score was still 1-0. Peñarol's standout performance came from their midfield, which dominated the central areas and cut off supply to Boston River's forwards. The table impact sees Peñarol keeping pace with the league leaders, applying pressure at the summit, while Boston River remains in the mid-table scramble. The Boston River manager acknowledged the gulf in quality in his post-match comments, while the Peñarol coach expressed satisfaction with a solid away performance. The starting XIs featured Peñarol's star names who delivered the vital goals.