Cerro Largo
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Cerro Largo Fútbol Club is a football club from Melo, Cerro Largo Department in Uruguay. They play their games at Estadio Arquitecto Antonio Eleuterio Ubilla. They are followed by many fans since it is the only professional team that represents the Cerro Largo Department. They currently play in the Uruguayan First División.
History
The club was founded in 2002, making them one of the youngest teams in Uruguay. In their first ever season, they placed 9th in the final league table.
In 2007, after an excellent campaign in the Uruguayan Segunda División, the club was promoted for the first time to the Primera División where they played for two consecutive seasons.
In 2011, although they had finished 6th, they qualified for the promotion playoffs and were promoted after beating Atenas and Boston River. They were relegated in the 2013-14 season. They lost the Segunda Division promotion play off in 2016 and 2017.
In 2018, after battling for three consecutive years, they won the Segunda Division and were promoted back to the Primera Division. In 2019, they finished 3rd in the league and qualified for the 2020 Copa Libertadores for their first time ever.
Cerro Largo is known for its passionate fan base and competitive spirit on the field. The team's colors are green and white, and they play their home matches at the Estadio Arquitecto Antonio Eleuterio Ubilla.
Over the years, Cerro Largo has produced talented players who have gone on to represent the Uruguayan national team and play for top clubs around the world. The team has a rich history of success in domestic competitions and has established itself as a formidable force in Uruguayan soccer.
Cerro Largo continues to strive for excellence and success both on and off the field, embodying the spirit and tradition of Uruguayan soccer.