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Platense claim first Argentine Apertura title after 1-0 win over Huracan
Platense claim first Argentine Apertura title after 1-0 win over Huracan
SANTIAGO DEL ESTERO, Argentina - Platense secured their first Argentine Apertura tournament title on Sunday with a 1-0 victory over Huracan thanks to a second-half goal from Guido Mainero.
In a tense match at the packed Estadio Unico Madre de Ciudades, Huracan dominated the early stages.
Agustin Urzi drove them forward in the first half, while Eric Ramirez came closest to scoring with a header from a Matko Miljevic cross.
Platense, who surprised many by sneaking into the knockout stages with a sixth-place finish in Group B, broke the deadlock shortly after the hour mark. Mainero's long-range shot, capitalising on a rebound after Huracan goalkeeper Hernan Galindez failed to hold onto the ball, ultimately secured the win.
The victory is Platense's first major trophy since their promotion to the top flight in 2021. REUTERS
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