Buenos Aires, Argentina, ECU — River Plate came from level to defeat Huracán at Estadio Tomás Adolfo Ducó, with Gonzalo Montiel's late strike securing the points in the Argentine Liga Profesional de Fútbol.
Driussi gave River Plate the lead in the 27th minute, putting the visitors in control early at Ducó. Huracán responded before the break, with Jordy Caicedo converting in first-half stoppage time to send the sides level into the interval.
The second half remained tight until Montiel struck in the 85th minute, restoring River Plate's advantage and ultimately deciding the contest. Huracán were unable to find an equalizer in the closing stages, leaving Buenos Aires with nothing.
GOALS:- 27' Sebastián Driussi - River Plate- 45+2' Jordy Caicedo - Huracán- 85' Gonzalo Montiel - River Plate
STANDOUT PLAYERS:- Huracán: Jordy Caicedo - Scored the equalizer to keep Huracán level at halftime- River Plate: Gonzalo Montiel - Match-winning goal in the 85th minute
KEY STAT: River Plate scored the decisive goal with just five minutes of regulation remaining, denying Huracán a share of the points at home.