Arce Inspires Rivadavia’s 2-1 Comeback Over Huracan

Independiente Rivadavia Edge Huracan 2-1 in Clausura Thriller

Independiente Rivadavia weathered an early VAR storm and a second-half Huracan fightback to claim a gripping 2-1 victory in Matchday 2 of Argentina’s Liga Profesional Clausura. The Mendoza crowd erupted as Alex Arce and José Florentín Bobadilla struck either side of halftime, cancelling out Omar Cortés’ instant reply, before Huracan’s late red card sealed their fate.

Independiente Rivadavia’s Early Agony Turns to Ecstasy

The home side thought they’d drawn first blood in the 14th minute when Fabrizio Sartori wheeled away in celebration, only for VAR to cruelly chalk it off for offside. But Rivadavia, roared on by a bouncing Estadio Bautista Gargantini, refused to be cowed. Matías Fernández became the architect, threading a delicious through-ball for Arce to slot home low in the 22nd minute — the striker’s third goal in two games signalling his red-hot form.

Fernández turned provider again in first-half stoppage time, his whipped corner met by Florentín’s thumping header to double the advantage. The stats told the story of Rivadavia’s efficiency: just 36% possession but a ruthless 13 shots inside the box compared to Huracan’s 4.

Huracan’s Rocky Road in Buenos Aires

Diego Martínez’s side exploded out the traps after the break. Within 47 seconds of the restart, César Ibáñez’s raking pass found Cortés, who smashed home to halve the deficit. Suddenly, the visitors’ 64% possession dominance began to tell as they pinned Rivadavia back. But for all their intricate buildup, Huracan managed just 1.00 xG — their finishing as blunt as their approach play was slick.

The coup de grâce came in the 90th minute when substitute Leandro Lescano saw red for a wild lunge, summing up Huracan’s frustration. Their sixth straight away league defeat leaves Martínez with mounting tactical questions.

What This Means for Both Teams

For Alfredo Berti’s Rivadavia, this smash-and-grab win propels them into early Clausura contention. The combination of Arce’s clinical edge and Fernández’s creativity (2 assists) makes them a threat to any defence. Next up? A derby trip to Godoy Cruz that could announce them as genuine dark horses.

Huracan’s title ambitions already look shaky. Despite controlling games (82% pass accuracy), their lack of cutting edge persists — only 4 shots on target here. With Vélez Sarsfield visiting next, Martínez must find solutions fast before the criticism grows louder.