A Historic Triumph for the Globo
On Sunday, August 9, 2026, Huracán made history by defeating San Lorenzo 2-0 at the Pedro Bidegain Stadium, commonly known as the Nuevo Gasómetro. This victory ended a nearly 25-year winless streak for Huracán when playing away against their fierce rivals. The match was part of the Clausura 2026 tournament, specifically the 4th round of Zone B.
| Event Date | August 9, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Tournament | Clausura 2026, Round 4 (Zone B) |
| Result | San Lorenzo 0 - 2 Huracán |
| Goals | Jordy Caicedo (x2) |
| Referee | Darío Herrera |
Caicedo's Double and the Celebration That Sparked Chaos
Ecuadorian forward Jordy Caicedo was the hero of the afternoon, scoring both goals that broke the 25-year curse for Huracán in Boedo territory. However, his celebration after the second goal tarnished his performance. Caicedo ran towards the home fans and made the 'Topo Gigio' gesture—a classic Argentine football taunt where a player places his index and middle fingers on his eyes, mimicking the popular children's character. This provocation ignited a heated brawl between players from both teams.
The Moment of Fury and Gill's Expulsion
In the midst of the chaos, the cameras and referee captured a moment of extreme tension. San Lorenzo's goalkeeper, Orlando Gill, lost his composure and headbutted Huracán defender Lucas Blondel. The incident, which initially went unnoticed on the field, was reviewed by the VAR (Video Assistant Referee). After the review, Gill was sent off in the 63rd minute. With no substitutions left, Gill had to leave the field, and goalkeeper José Devecchi came on in place of Nicolás Blanco.
Later, Jordy Caicedo publicly apologized for his actions, expressing regret over the euphoria that triggered the incident, and tried to calm the spirits through social media and press conferences.
Match Context and a Tribute to Messi's Father
The match came at an irregular moment for both teams in the Clausura tournament, with Néstor Gorosito coaching San Lorenzo and Diego Martínez leading Huracán. As an emotional note, before the kickoff, a respectful minute of silence was observed in memory of Jorge Messi, father of Lionel Messi, who passed away on August 8, 2026, in Rosario at the age of 68. The Argentine Football Association (AFA) had ordered this tribute for all matches of the round.
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