Norberto Briasco-Balekian Scores First Career Brace to Secure Victory for Barracas Central

Armenia national team striker Norberto Briasco-Balekian was the star of the show as Barracas Central defeated Huracán 2-0 in the Argentine Clausura. The 30-year-old Armenian footballer scored both goals against his former club, recording the first brace of his professional career.

Briasco-Balekian opened the scoring in the 9th minute, capitalizing on defensive mistakes down Huracán's left flank. After the break, the visitors attempted to take control of the match, but the Armenian forward struck again with a powerful, accurate shot to effectively seal the victory.

Remarkably, Briasco-Balekian scored his first career brace against Huracán, the club where he began his professional journey. It took the 30-year-old striker more than 220 official appearances to achieve this milestone.

The Armenian international played 80 minutes and was one of the standout performers of the match. According to statistical platform SofaScore, he earned an impressive 8.6 rating. In addition to his two goals, Briasco-Balekian registered two key passes.

Briasco-Balekian's match statistics:

• Minutes played: 80

• Goals: 2

• Key passes: 2

• SofaScore rating: 8.6

The Armenia international has now scored 3 goals in 27 appearances for Barracas Central.

With this victory, Barracas Central extended their winning streak to two matches and currently sit eighth in Group B of the Argentine Clausura. With four rounds remaining in the regular season, the team occupies a playoff qualification spot and remains firmly in contention for a place in the knockout stage.

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