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Jordy Caicedo Destroys San Lorenzo: Brace, Historic Record, and Star of the Derby

From El Comercio · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Ecuadorian forward Jordy Caicedo starred in Huracán's 2-0 victory over San Lorenzo, scoring both goals.
  • Caicedo set a new historical record for Ecuadorian footballers in Argentina, reaching 11 goals in a calendar year.
  • His second goal celebration sparked a confrontation, leading to a red card for San Lorenzo's goalkeeper.

Jordy Caicedo delivered a match-winning performance for Huracán, scoring a brace in their 2-0 derby victory against San Lorenzo. The Ecuadorian striker was the undisputed star of the match, held on August 9th in the fourth round of the Argentine Professional League.

He sent the ball to the back of the net to put Huracán ahead.

— Jordy CaicedoThis describes Caicedo's opportunistic first goal in the match.

Caicedo opened the scoring just before halftime, capitalizing on a scramble in the box. He sealed the win in the second half with a powerful shot after a well-worked team move. This performance further cemented his status as a key player for Huracán, nicknamed 'El Globo'.

Beyond his decisive goals, Caicedo achieved a significant milestone for Ecuadorian football in Argentina. His two goals brought his tally to 11 goals in 21 appearances for Huracán in 2026. This makes him the Ecuadorian player with the most goals in a single calendar year in Argentine football, surpassing Jaime 'Yoya' Ayoví's record of nine goals in 2014. Caicedo has now scored three goals against San Lorenzo, highlighting his impact in this specific rivalry.

He received the ball inside the area and finished with a powerful cross shot, impossible for the Paraguayan goalkeeper Orlando Gil, to seal the 2-0 victory.

— Jordy CaicedoThis describes Caicedo's decisive second goal of the match.

The match also saw a heated moment after Caicedo's second goal. He celebrated with the 'Topo Gigio' gesture in front of the San Lorenzo fans, which was perceived as a provocation by some home players. The ensuing confrontation led to the expulsion of San Lorenzo's goalkeeper, Orlando Gil. Caicedo was substituted shortly after, leaving the field to whistles and insults from the local crowd.

After scoring his second goal, Jordy Caicedo celebrated with the traditional Topo Gigio in front of the San Lorenzo fans.

— Jordy CaicedoThis describes Caicedo's controversial celebration after his second goal.
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Originally published by El Comercio in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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