Passerini Penalty Heartbreak as Belgrano Held 1-1 by Huracan

Belgrano Cordoba 1-1 Huracan: Clausura Clash Ends in Late Drama

The Mario Alberto Kempes Stadium held its breath in the ninth minute of stoppage time as Lucas Passerini’s penalty rattled the post, condemning Belgrano Cordoba to a gut-wrenching 1-1 draw with Huracan in Liga Profesional Argentina’s Clausura matchday eight.

Belgrano’s Dominance Rewarded Early

For an hour, Belgrano’s 55% possession and 21 total shots told the story of a side squeezing the life out of Huracan. The breakthrough came in the 61st minute when Nicolás Fernández – fed by substitute Ramiro Hernandes – slotted home from close range, sending the Bichito colorado faithful into raptures. This after Huracan’s Máximo Agustín Palazzo had seen a 29th-minute strike controversially ruled out by VAR.

Huracan Show Their Resilience

Diego Martinez’s visitors clawed back against the run of play in the 84th minute. Cesar Ibañez, fresh from a yellow card, turned provider with a whipped cross that found Jordy Caicedo’s ruthless finish – the Ecuadorian’s fourth goal in three games sparking wild scenes in the away end.

The Penalty That Got Away

Deep into added time, referee Fernando Rapallini pointed to the spot after a clumsy challenge. Up stepped Passerini, the substitute with ice in his veins – until the woodwork denied him glory. The agonizing miss left Belgrano two points off the top, while Huracan’s unbeaten run stretched to five matches in a gritty defensive display that saw them block four shots and make seven saves.

For Belgrano, this felt like two points dropped in their pursuit of the Clausura summit. For Huracan, another statement of their newfound toughness under Martinez. The drama of Argentine football delivered once more – with the woodwork writing the cruelest headline.