Barracas Central defeated Huracán 2–0 in the Torneo Clausura on October 10, 2026, at the Estadio Claudio Chiqui Tapia.
Match Overview at Estadio Claudio Chiqui Tapia
Barracas Central hosted Huracán for the 12th round of the Torneo Clausura 2026 in Buenos Aires. The match kicked off at 3:45 p.m. local time and was broadcast live across Argentina on ESPN Premium. Referee Hernán Mastrángelo officiated the fixture, while Fernando Echenique managed the video assistant referee booth.
Coming into the fixture, Damián Ayude’s Barracas squad looked to build on a 3–2 win over Atlético Tucumán that had broken a six-match winless skid. Meanwhile, Diego Martínez brought Huracán into the match carrying a six-game unbeaten run, sitting fourth in Zona B with 19 points and targeting the top spot held by Argentinos Juniors.
Norberto Briasco Delivers the Decisive Goals
Norberto Briasco opened the scoring in the first half against his former club, capitalizing on Barracas Central’s initial serious attacking sequence. Huracán had started the match with better possession, but the home side maintained defensive discipline in a 4–4–2 shape to deny space in the final third.
In the second half, Briasco secured his double to extend the lead to 2–0. Shortly after sealing his second goal, Briasco exited the pitch in the 25th minute, replaced by Tomas Lavezzi.
Huracán Misses Scoring Opportunities
Huracán created multiple scoring chances during the afternoon but lacked efficiency in front of goal. Jordy Caicedo recorded a strong individual effort in the first half that went wide, and later missed another close-range opportunity when Oscar Cortés delivered a sharp low cross from the left wing.
In the second half, Huracán continued pressing through attempts by Lucas Blondel and Ignacio Pussetto, though an offside call halted a late build-up in the 26th minute. Defensively, Barracas goalkeeper Marcelo Miño and defenders Nicolás Demartini, Kevin Jappert, and Yonatthan Rak held firm against the Parque Patricios offense.
Standings Implications and Next Fixtures
The 2–0 victory elevates Barracas Central to 15 points, solidifying their grip on the eighth and final playoff spot in Zona B. For Huracán, the defeat halts a three-match winning streak and leaves the club with 19 points after 12 rounds, remaining in fourth place behind leaders Argentinos Juniors.
Barracas Central will prepare for their next Torneo Clausura fixture following the conclusion of the weekend matches, while Huracán looks to recover position in the standings ahead of their upcoming schedule in the Argentine Primera División.
