“Álex Arce headed home to give Rivadavia the lead, converting from a corner after an earlier header had been missed. The goal came against the run of play as Huracán had been the more dominant side in possession.”
Pivotal“José Florentín struck on the stroke of half-time to double Rivadavia's advantage, converting with his left foot after César Ibáñez's effort had been saved moments earlier. The timing was devastating for Huracán, who had pressed without reward.”
Pivotal“Óscar Cortés pulled one back for Huracán barely two minutes into the second half, giving the visitors a lifeline and injecting tension into a match that had looked comfortable for Rivadavia. The goal sparked a prolonged Huracán push that ultimately came up short.”
Pivotal“Substitute Leandro Lescano was shown a red card for a foul in the 90th minute, ending Rivadavia's match with ten men and summing up a tense closing period, though the damage to the result was minimal with the final whistle imminent.”
Independiente Rivadavia
Huracán
Outstanding performance
Independiente Rivadavia•MidfielderIndependiente Rivadavia produced a disciplined and clinical first half to overcome Huracán 2-1 in a match that was effectively decided before the break. Playing against the run of play — Huracán dominated possession with 64% and created more dangerous attacks — Rivadavia were ruthless on the counter, converting from set-piece situations and punishing Huracán's defensive lapses. Álex Arce opened the scoring in the 22nd minute before José Florentín's stoppage-time strike made it 2-0 heading into the interval. Huracán responded immediately through Óscar Cortés just two minutes into the second half, setting up a tense final 45 minutes, but Rivadavia's backline held firm despite conceding territorial dominance throughout. The match ended on a sour note for the hosts when substitute Leandro Lescano was shown a red card in the 90th minute, though by then the result had long been settled. For Rivadavia, the three points carry significant weight in a tight title race, while Huracán will rue their profligacy — missing three big chances to Rivadavia's one — and their slow start that ultimately cost them.
How entertaining was this match?
Jose Ignacio Florentin Bobadilla takes a right-footed shot but misses.
Leandro LescanoRed CardLeandro Lescano receives a red card.
Offside.
Oscar David Romero Villamayor comes on for Pedro Ojeda.
On Ivan Villalba, off Matias Carlos Alberto Fernandez.
Alejo Osella comes on for Alessandro Riep.
Silvio Alejandro Martinez comes on for Oscar Cortes.
Leandro Lescano takes a right-footed shot but misses.
Corner awarded.
Alex Adrian Arce Barrios takes a shot with his head, but it's saved.
Leonardo Gil takes a left-footed shot but misses.
Shot by Alex Adrian Arce Barrios with his right foot, but it misses the target.
Matias Carlos Alberto Fernandez takes a right-footed shot but misses.
Leonel Bucca replaces Gonzalo Rios.
Kevin Alejandro Vazquez comes on for Fabrizio Sartori.
Leonel Bucca comes on for Gonzalo Rios.
On comes Kevin Alejandro Vazquez, off goes Fabrizio Sartori.
Leandro Lescano comes on for Cesar Ibanez.
Facundo Kalinger takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
Facundo Kalinger takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
Jordy Josue Caicedo Medina takes a left-footed shot, but it is saved.
Facundo Kalinger takes a left-footed shot but misses.
Shot by Jose Ignacio Florentin Bobadilla with his left foot is saved.
Lucas Blondel takes a right-footed shot, but it misses the target.
Jose Ignacio Florentin Bobadilla attempts a header but misses the shot.
Corner awarded.
Cesar Ibanez takes a left-footed shot, but it's saved.
Cesar Ibanez takes a left-footed shot, but it's saved.
Juan Francisco Bisanz takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
Shot! Oscar Cortes scores with a right-footed shot.
assist: César Ibáñez
Goal! Oscar Cortes scores, making it 2-1.
Facundo Kalinger replaces Fabio Jesus Alberto Pereyra.
First half ends with a score of 2-0.
Shot by Jose Ignacio Florentin Bobadilla with his left foot results in a goal.
assist: Matías Fernández
Goal! Jose Ignacio Florentin Bobadilla scores, making it 2-0.
Cesar Ibanez takes a left-footed shot, but it is saved.
Corner awarded.
Offside.
Shot - Jordy Josue Caicedo Medina Head Shot Missed
Alessandro Riep replaces Luciano Gomez.
Alex Adrian Arce Barrios attempts a header but misses the shot.
Shot by Oscar Cortes with his right foot is saved.
Shot on goal! Alex Adrian Arce Barrios takes a right-footed shot.
assist: Matías Fernández
Goal! Alex Adrian Arce Barrios scores to make it 1-0.
Alex Adrian Arce Barrios attempted a header but missed the shot.
Corner awarded.
Offside.
Fabrizio SartoriVAR decision results in a disallowed goal for offside by Fabrizio Sartori.
Fabrizio SartoriFabrizio Sartori takes a shot with his left foot and scores.
Fabrizio Sartori takes a left-footed shot and scores.
Jose Ignacio Florentin Bobadilla takes a left-footed shot but misses.
Goal! Fabrizio Sartori scores to make it 1-0.
Corner awarded.
Matias Carlos Alberto Fernandez takes a shot with his right foot, but it is saved.
Corner awarded.
Corner awarded.
Fabrizio Sartori takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
Leonard Costa takes a right-footed shot, but it's blocked.
Fabrizio Sartori takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
Gonzalo Rios takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
Jose Ignacio Florentin Bobadilla takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
Gonzalo Rios takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
Gonzalo Rios takes a right-footed shot but misses.
Corner awarded.
Leonardo Gil takes a right-footed shot but misses.
Jordy Josue Caicedo Medina takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
Kick-off! The referee is Pablo Dovalo.
Independiente Rivadavia welcome Huracán to the Estadio Juan Bautista Gargantini in a tasty Mendoza derby as the Liga Profesional's 2nd Phase gets underway. Huracán carry early momentum after opening with a win, while the hosts look to bank their first victory of this new phase in front of their home faithful. Expect a tight, tactical battle with goals at a premium.
