In the 4th round of the Clausura, Gimnasia triumphed over Barracas Central this Monday. The opening goal was scored by Manuel Panaro in the 21st minute of the first half. Shortly after, Franco Torres solidified the win for Gimnasia with a goal in the 47th minute of the second half.
Manuel Panaro was the standout player of the match, netting 1 goal, delivering 8 key passes, and attempting 4 shots on target.
Augusto Max also played a pivotal role, completing 46 successful passes and winning back possession twice.
Barracas Central’s head coach, Rubén Insúa, set up his team in a 5-3-2 formation, featuring Marcelo Miño in goal; a defensive line of Rafael Barrios, Nicolás Capraro, Fernando Tobio, Nicolás Demartini, and Rodrigo Insúa; a midfield with Iván Tapia, Siro Rosané, and Tomás Porra; and a forward duo consisting of Facundo Bruera and Ignacio Tapia.
In contrast, Fernando Zaniratto’s Gimnasia took to the pitch with a 4-5-1 strategy, with Nelson Insfrán in goal; a back four of Juan Pintado, Renzo Giampaoli, Enzo Martínez, and Pedro Silva Torrejón; a midfield comprising Augusto Max, Nicolás Barros Schelotto, Jeremías Merlo, Bautista Merlini, and Manuel Panaro; and Marcelo Torres leading the attack.
The match officiated by Hernán Mastrángelo took place at the Claudio Chiqui Tapia stadium.
This victory propels Gimnasia into the semifinals of the Clausura.
Substitutions for Barracas Central
45’ 2T – Siro Rosané left for Dardo Miloc and Iván Tapia was substituted by Jhonatan Candia
62’ 2T – Rafael Barrios was replaced by Manuel Duarte
82’ 2T – Nicolás Capraro made way for Nahuel Barrios and Ignacio Tapia was substituted by Maximiliano Puig
Yellow Card for Barracas Central:
3’ 2T Facundo Bruera (Unsportsmanlike conduct)
Substitutions for Gimnasia
64’ 2T – Jeremías Merlo left the field for Franco Torres
75’ 2T – Bautista Merlini was replaced by Lucas Castro and Manuel Panaro exited for Norberto Briasco
90’ 2T – Juan Pintado was substituted by Fabricio Corbalán and Marcelo Torres was replaced by Germán Conti