Huracán was unable to secure any points this round as they fell 2-0 to Estudiantes (RC) at the Estadio Antonio Candini in Río Cuarto. The match was set in motion at the 32nd minute when Mateo Bajamich put Estudiantes in front with a spectacular finish. Gabriel Alanís cemented the victory for the home side by netting the second goal just four minutes after half-time, in the 49th minute.
Early on, Leonardo Gil nearly gave Huracán an advantage with a powerful shot that rattled the post at the 10-minute mark, but fortune didn’t favor the visitors.
Gonzalo Maffini stood out as the star player of the match, with the Estudiantes defender making crucial defensive contributions, clearing 15 balls from the danger zone.
Mateo Bajamich also made a notable impact, scoring one goal and attempting three shots on target.
Estudiantes (RC) coach Iván Delfino set up a 4-3-3 formation with Agustín Lastra in goal; Juan Antonini, Gonzalo Maffini, Matías Valenti, and Tobías Ostchega forming the defense; Nicolás Talpone, Francisco Romero, and Tomás González in midfield; and Martín Garnerone, Mateo Bajamich, and Mauro Valiente leading the attack.
On the other hand, Huracán, managed by Diego Martínez, deployed a 4-4-2 formation, featuring Hernán Galíndez in goal; Ignacio Campo, Fabio Pereyra, Nehuén Paz, and Leandro Lescano in defense; Emmanuel Ojeda, Facundo Waller, Leonardo Gil, and Thaiel Peralta in midfield; and Jordy Caicedo along with Oscar Cortés up front.
The referee for this encounter at Estadio Antonio Candini was Maximiliano Mascheroni.
Next match for Estudiantes (RC) will be against Sarmiento, while Huracán will host Belgrano in their upcoming fixture.
Substitutions for Estudiantes (RC)
34’ 1T – Mateo Bajamich off for Javier Ferreira, Thaiel Peralta off for Lucas Carrizo
62’ 2T – Martín Garnerone off for Ezequiel Forclaz, Nicolás Talpone off for Siro Rosané
71’ 2T – Mauro Valiente off for Gabriel Alanís
Yellow cards for Estudiantes (RC):
30’ 2T Gonzalo Maffini (Unsporting behavior)
36’ 2T Ezequiel Forclaz (Unsporting behavior)
44’ 2T Javier Ferreira (Unsporting behavior)
Substitutions for Huracán
58’ 2T – Oscar Cortés off for Eric Ramírez, Facundo Waller off for Óscar Romero
73’ 2T – Nehuén Paz off for Leonardo Sequeira, Ignacio Campo off for Alejandro Martínez
Yellow cards for Huracán:
21’ 1T Jordy Caicedo (Unsporting behavior)
24’ 1T Leandro Lescano (Holding the opponent to prevent movement)
38’ 1T Facundo Waller (Unsporting behavior)
44’ 1T Hugo Nervo (Insulting or disapproving of the referee)
18’ 2T Ignacio Campo (Holding the opponent to prevent movement)
Red card for Huracán:
29’ 1T Leandro Lescano (Red for second yellow card)