Huracan’s Walter Mazzantti scored late and was sent off in their 1-0 victory over River Plate in Argentina’s Primera Division. The 27-year-old’s goal followed by a red card made headlines as he led his team to victory, despite being shown the yellow card earlier. Mazzantti admitted, “I forgot that I’d already been booked and got caught up in the emotion of the goal.” Huracan moved up to 10th place in the standings with this win.
The game saw River Plate dominating possession and creating chances until Mazzantti’s moment of brilliance in the 78th minute. His skillful goal proved to be the decider in the match, but his subsequent red card for removing his shirt in celebration added drama to the fixture. Mazzantti’s actions could have cost his team dearly if River Plate had equalized.
Mazzantti’s goal not only secured the win for Huracan but also highlighted the unpredictability of football matches. Despite the numerical disadvantage after his red card, Huracan managed to hold on to their lead and claim three valuable points. The victory propelled them to 10th place in the Group A standings, while River Plate remained in third position.
In addition to Huracan’s triumph, other matches in the Primera Division saw Defensa y Justicia securing a narrow 1-0 win over Estudiantes, and Belgrano cruising to a 4-1 victory against Tigre. The results from these fixtures added more excitement to the league as teams continue to battle for points and positions in the standings. With the competition heating up, football fans can expect more thrilling encounters in the coming matches in Argentina’s top division.
