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Hurricane twists history at Nuevo Gasómetro, revels in San Lorenzo's freefall
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Hurricane twists history at Nuevo Gasómetro, revels in San Lorenzo's freefall

From La Nación · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Huracán defeated San Lorenzo 2-0 in a fiercely contested local derby at the Nuevo Gasómetro stadium, marking a significant victory after 25 years.
  • Despite San Lorenzo dominating possession and creating more chances, Huracán secured the win with goals from Jordy Caicedo and an own goal.
  • The result intensified San Lorenzo's struggles, while Huracán celebrated a long-awaited triumph in a match steeped in neighborhood rivalry.

In a passionate local derby, Huracán emerged victorious over San Lorenzo with a 2-0 win at the Nuevo Gasómetro, ending a 25-year drought for an away victory against their rivals. The match, steeped in the intense neighborhood rivalry between Boedo and Parque Patricios, saw a passionate crowd and the symbolic presence of a Pope Francis image in the stands.

But what does Huracán care about style when it comes to being able to boast about having won the only game they care about winning more than anything in the world and offered them a huge smile after 25 years of anguish with an unprecedented 2-0 in the home of San Lorenzo.

— La NaciónHighlighting the significance of the victory for Huracán.

Despite San Lorenzo controlling much of the game and showing more intent, they were unable to convert their chances. Huracán, initially playing cautiously, found their rhythm towards the end of the first half. In the final moments of the first period, Jordy Caicedo scored the opening goal for Huracán after a rebound from a header by Juan Bisanz.

The second goal, an own goal, sealed the victory for Huracán, leaving San Lorenzo's players visibly disheartened. The defeat deepens San Lorenzo's current difficulties, while Huracán celebrates a rare and significant win in a match that holds immense historical and emotional weight for both clubs.

And if Huracán in that game, at the start, looked more stingy, at the end of the first half it abandoned that stingy stance to dare to hurt the homeowner, whom it has always tormented in this type of duel with an advantage of 38 celebrations.

— La NaciónDescribing Huracán's tactical shift during the match.

The victory is particularly sweet for Huracán, who have historically struggled against San Lorenzo in this fixture. This win not only breaks a long streak of away losses but also provides a much-needed morale boost for the team and its supporters.

Jordy Caicedo, hero of the previous classic in Parque Patricios, bravely entered the area and scored the 1-0 for the Globo: after a header by Juan Bisanz that the goalkeeper Gill left short, the Ecuadorian did his job.

— La NaciónDetailing the first goal of the match.
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Originally published by La Nación in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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