Olimpo beat Huracán Las Heras 1-0 in the Winners Stage of the Torneo Federal A on Saturday. The away side took the lead after just two minutes when M. Olivera scored, and that single goal was enough to secure all three points in Mendoza.
And here's the thing about this match — Huracán controlled the game for long stretches. They had 63 per cent possession, launched 144 attacks compared to Olimpo's 97, and won 12 corners to four. But they couldn't convert that dominance into chances on goal, managing only three shots on target against Olimpo's four.
The visitors had been building something steadier. Three wins, three draws, one loss in seven games puts them second in the table with 12 points — a world away from Huracán's eight-place standing and just three points from six matches.
By then, the game was largely settled. There were two yellow cards in the second half — one at 78 minutes, another in stoppage time — but neither changed the complexion of a contest where the visitors held their shape and waited.
Huracán's recent form hasn't helped. A loss to Cipolletti, a draw with Fundación Amigos, then two wins before another defeat to San Martín de Mendoza. This result leaves them five games without a victory and searching for consistency.
Olimpo's away record is what matters here. They've shown they can grind out results — a 2-0 win over Santamarina, a 1-0 victory against Germinal de Rasón — and this win extends their unbeaten run while moving them further clear of the teams below.