Analysis The numbers behind the result
Sarmiento punish Huracan's wastefulness despite 31% possession
Sarmiento Junin's 2-0 victory was justified by a dominant xG (1.56 to 0.19), despite Huracan's overwhelming 69% possession. The hosts were clinical, converting 40% of their 5 shots on target, while Huracan failed to test the goalkeeper with any of their 10 attempts. Sarmiento's early pressure paid off when Junior Marabel struck in the 30th minute, and Lucas Suárez sealed it late (86') after Jordy Caicedo's red card (66') left the visitors undermanned.
Huracan's possession was hollow, with 9 of their 10 shots coming from outside the box and none on target. Sarmiento's defensive discipline (only 1 Huracan shot inside the box) and set-piece threat (9 corners to 4) proved decisive. The key stat: Huracan's 0.19 xG was the lowest by a team with 69% possession in Liga Profesional this season – possession without penetration.