CA Juventud fell to a narrow 1-0 home defeat against Cerro Largo in the Uruguay Primera Division on February 8, 2026. A solitary second-half goal was enough for the visitors to claim all three points in a tightly contested match defined by defensive organization. Both teams struggled to create clear-cut chances in a physical first half, with the midfield battle taking precedence. The decisive moment came just after the hour mark, when Cerro Largo capitalized on a defensive mix-up, pouncing on a loose ball in the box to slot home. Juventud pushed forward in search of an equalizer, but found Cerro Largo's defense difficult to break down, with their best opportunity coming from a long-range effort that sailed just over the bar. The result provided Cerro Largo with a valuable away win, while Juventud was left frustrated after a performance that offered effort but little end product. The Cerro Largo coach commended his team's discipline and fighting spirit to grind out a result on the road.