The clash at Guillermo Laza Stadium saw Dep. Riestra secure a narrow 1-0 victory over Gimnasia, marking a significant moment in their Clausura campaign with this match being the 9th round.
Milton Céliz delivered the decisive blow in the 53rd minute after an impressive individual effort down the left flank, firing the ball into the back of the net.
Despite controlling 64% of the possession throughout the match, Gimnasia struggled to turn their dominance into goals, ultimately falling short.
Céliz’s performance ensured he was a standout player of the match, contributing not just the sole goal but also completing 17 successful passes, reclaiming 4 balls, and attempting 2 shots on goal.
Defensively, Facundo Miño played a crucial role for Dep. Riestra, managing to recover 3 balls and successfully clearing 7 threats from the defensive zone.
Head coach Gustavo Benítez deployed a 5-3-2 formation for Riestra, with Ignacio Arce guarding the goal; a defensive line including Nicolás Sansotre, Facundo Miño, Cristian Paz, Miguel Ángel Barbieri, and Pedro Ramírez; and a midfield trio of Milton Céliz, Pablo Monje, and Alexander Díaz, supporting strikers Antony Alonso and Jonathan Herrera.
On the opposite side, Alejandro Orfila set up Gimnasia in a similar 5-3-2 formation, featuring Nelson Insfrán in goal, backed by defenders Juan Pintado, Renzo Giampaoli, Germán Conti, Gastón Suso, and Pedro Silva Torrejón; while Mateo Seoane, Augusto Max, and Bautista Merlini operated in midfield; and Marcelo Torres alongside Jan Hurtado led the attack.
Andrés Merlos officiated the match, ensuring fair play throughout the contest. In the upcoming fixtures, Dep. Riestra will face River Plate away, while Gimnasia will take on Rosario Central at home.
Substitutions for Dep. Riestra
68’ 2T – Antony Alonso off for Jonatan Goitía
80’ 2T – Jonathan Herrera off for Gabriel Obredor; Alexander Díaz off for Nicolás Benegas; Miguel Ángel Barbieri off for Juan Cruz Randazzo; Renzo Giampaoli off for Jeremías Merlo
86’ 2T – Milton Céliz off for Angel Stringa
Yellow cards for Dep. Riestra:
23’ 1T Cristian Paz (Unsporting behavior); 40’ 1T Nicolás Sansotre (Unsporting behavior); 49’ 2T Facundo Miño (Unsporting behavior)
Substitutions for Gimnasia
65’ 2T – Mateo Seoane off for Norberto Briasco; Juan Pintado off for Manuel Panaro
75’ 2T – Bautista Merlini off for Leandro Mamut; Augusto Max off for Facundo Di Biasi
Yellow cards for Gimnasia:
51’ 1T Bautista Merlini (Unsporting behavior); 56’ 2T Renzo Giampaoli (Insulting the referee); 64’ 2T Juan Pintado (Unsporting behavior); 72’ 2T Marcelo Torres (Unsporting behavior)