BUENOS AIRES (Interstat) — Huracan II defeated Boca Juniors II 1-0 on Thursday, using a 20th-minute goal from Vallejos A. to secure the result at home. The early strike proved enough for Huracan II, which held the lead for the remaining 70 minutes and kept Boca Juniors II off the scoreboard. Boca Juniors II was unable to respond despite searching for an equalizer over the course of the match. Huracan II protected its advantage through the second half and closed out the win.

The match turned on the 20th-minute goal, when Vallejos A. finished for Huracan II. Boca Juniors II, which entered as the visiting side, searched for a way back into the contest but was unable to break through. Huracan II’s defense held firm as the match moved into the second half, and Boca Juniors II’s attempts to level the score did not produce a goal. The home side’s advantage remained intact through the final whistle. Huracan II did not need another goal to secure the victory, while Boca Juniors II finished without a goal.

Huracan II’s goal came early enough to shape the match, and the home side defended its lead with discipline. Boca Juniors II, which had scored in each of its previous four matches, was kept off the board for the first time in this competition. Huracan II’s back line limited Boca Juniors II’s chances after the goal and made the one-goal lead stand. The closing stages saw Boca Juniors II push forward, but Huracan II held on for the victory. The home side did not add a second goal, but it did not need one.

The result moved Huracan II to three wins, one loss and one draw in this competition, and its record across all competitions is also three wins, one loss and one draw. Boca Juniors II fell to two wins, two losses and one draw in the competition, and its record across all competitions is also two wins, two losses and one draw. Huracan II has won or drawn four of its five matches this season, while Boca Juniors II has won two of its five matches overall. The win gave Huracan II its third victory in the competition, while Boca Juniors II absorbed its second loss.

Boca Juniors II entered after consecutive 1-0 wins over Ferro II and Colon Santa Fe II, following a loss to Independiente II and a draw with River Plate II. Huracan II had lost to Independiente II before beating Atl. Rafaela II, drawing with Platense II and defeating San Lorenzo II. The visitors had won two straight matches before this result, while Huracan II had alternated wins, a draw and a loss over its previous four matches. Boca Juniors II had also scored in each of those previous four matches before being held scoreless.

Huracan II’s victory came in a match that featured only one goal, scored in the first half. Boca Juniors II could not find a response after falling behind, and Huracan II maintained its shape while protecting the narrow lead. The home side’s ability to keep Boca Juniors II from scoring proved decisive. Huracan II improved its season record with the result, while Boca Juniors II was left to regroup after a close road loss. The single goal was enough to separate the sides on the scoreboard.

Interstat’s game simulator had projected a final score of Huracan II 1, Boca Juniors II 1. Interstat’s ELO system had projected Huracan II with a 66 percent probability to win. Boca Juniors II had been installed as a pregame favorite with a spread of -0.5. The total score of 1 went over the over/under line of 2.25.