Analysis The numbers behind the result
Huracan waste dominance as Gimnasia profit late
The result flattered Gimnasia L.P., who edged a 2-1 win despite being second-best for much of the game. Huracan's 2.11 xG, generated from 18 total shots (12 inside the box), dwarfed Gimnasia's 1.35, but profligacy cost the hosts. Jordy Caicedo's 83rd-minute penalty briefly leveled the score after Ignacio Fernández's early opener, but Germán Conti's 97th-minute winner against the run of play sealed the points.
Huracan dominated possession (56%) and created more chances (11 corners to 3), but lacked composure in front of goal, with only 4 of their 18 shots hitting the target. Gimnasia, meanwhile, were more clinical, converting two of their six shots on target. The hosts' indiscipline also played a part, as six yellow cards disrupted their rhythm and allowed Gimnasia to stay in the game. Despite Fernández's decisive contributions (one goal, one assist), Gimnasia's victory was built on resilience rather than dominance.
Ultimately, Huracan's failure to convert their superiority into goals was the defining stat of the game – their 2.11 xG compared to just one actual goal highlights wasted opportunities and the difference between deserving to win and actually doing so.