Huracán FC edged Oriental 3-2 in a five-goal thriller in the Uruguay Segunda División at Parque Pedro Ángel Bossio on Sunday, with Matías Acuña scoring a late winner. The match swung one way and then the other, and it took a moment of individual quality in the 88th minute to settle a contest that had both defences under pressure for long spells.

Match overview

Huracán started brightly and took the lead in the 12th minute through Facundo Silvera, who finished first-time after a low cross from the left. Oriental responded well and equalised in the 27th minute when Nicolás Rocha pounced on a loose ball inside the box and fired high into the net. The visitors then had a spell of control, but Huracán regained the lead four minutes after the restart through Diego Correa, whose header from a corner crept inside the post.

Oriental refused to lie down and levelled again in the 76th minute through Gonzalo Pereyra, who converted from close range after a goalmouth scramble. It looked as though the points would be shared, but Huracán pushed forward once more and found the winner when Acuña curled a shot into the bottom corner from the edge of the area. Oriental’s late appeals for a foul in the build-up were ignored, and Huracán saw out the remaining minutes.

Key moments

• 12’ — Facundo Silvera opens the scoring for Huracán with a neat first-time finish.
• 27’ — Nicolás Rocha equalises for Oriental after a defensive scramble.
• 49’ — Diego Correa restores Huracán’s lead with a header from a corner.
• 76’ — Gonzalo Pereyra makes it 2-2 after a sustained period of Oriental pressure.
• 88’ — Matías Acuña scores a superb late winner for Huracán.

Tactical story

Huracán played with a high pressing line and looked to force mistakes in Oriental’s build-up. That approach created chances but also left space behind their defence, which Oriental exploited on the counter. Oriental were dangerous from wide areas and delivered several dangerous crosses, but they struggled to deal with Huracán’s set pieces. The winning goal came from a moment of transition, with Huracán winning the ball back quickly and finding Acuña in space.

Standout performers

Acuña’s winner was the standout moment, but Silvera’s movement and Correa’s aerial threat were also crucial for Huracán. Oriental’s Rocha was their best attacking player and caused problems throughout, while midfielder Bruno Techera worked tirelessly to link play. Huracán goalkeeper Martín Sosa made an important save at 2-2 to keep his side level before the late winner.

What it means

The victory strengthens Huracán FC’s push for promotion in the Uruguay Segunda League and gives them a valuable confidence boost. Oriental leave with nothing despite a spirited display and will be frustrated by their defensive lapses at set pieces. In a division where goal difference and momentum matter, Huracán’s late winner could prove more than just a single moment of brilliance.