Independiente Rivadavia de Mendoza 2:1 CA Huracán — Informe del Partido

Gary RedknappFootball AnalystINFORME DEL PARTIDO

Alex Arce scored once and set the tone as Independiente Rivadavia beat Huracán 2-1, a result that sends the hosts into their next fixture against Sarmiento on 3 August with momentum. The forward’s early influence proved decisive in a contest that, for all of Huracán’s eventual dominance, belonged to the sharper side in the opening exchanges.

The turning point arrived in the 22nd minute when Matías Fernández slipped a pass through for Alex Arce, who finished calmly to put Independiente Rivadavia ahead. Fernández turned provider again just before the break, his delivery finding José Florentín to make it 2-0, and though Huracán pulled one back through Oscar Cortés two minutes into the second half, the visitors’ hopes unravelled when Leandro Lescano saw red in the 90th minute.

On the numbers, Huracán controlled possession with 64% and won more corners, but Independiente Rivadavia created the better chances—2.01 xG to 1.00—and fired 21 shots to their opponent’s 13, outplaying the side that saw more of the ball. Alex Arce was the standout player, earning an 8.2 rating as a forward with a goal that broke the deadlock. CheckLive's model clearly favoured Independiente Rivadavia, and the result confirmed that prediction, with the live signals backing the home side throughout. Next up: Sarmiento away on 3 August.

Preguntas y Respuestas

What was the final score of Independiente Rivadavia vs Huracán?

Independiente Rivadavia 2-1 Huracán (Superliga).

Who scored?

Alex Arce (22', assist Matías Fernández) for Independiente Rivadavia; José Florentín (45', assist Matías Fernández) for Independiente Rivadavia; Oscar Cortés (47', assist César Ibáñez) for Huracán.

Was Independiente Rivadavia's win deserved?

Yes — Independiente Rivadavia were on top for most of the match.

Were there any red cards in Independiente Rivadavia vs Huracán?

Yes — sent off: Leandro Lescano (Huracán, 90').

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