Gimnasia emerged victorious with a score of 2-1 against Racing Club at El Bosque Stadium, marking their first win in the Apertura season. The match kicked off with Nicolas Barros Schelotto scoring the opening goal just 9 minutes into the first half through a well-placed free kick. The home team doubled their lead early in the second half when Franco Torres found the net in the 48th minute.
Despite Racing Club’s efforts to claw back into the game, which included maintaining 66% possession, they could only manage a goal from Tomás Conechny, who scored with a header in the 82nd minute. Unfortunately for Racing, time was not on their side to mount a successful comeback.
Santiago Sosa was recognized as the standout player for Racing, completing 85 accurate passes and recovering 5 balls throughout the match. On the other hand, Gimnasia’s Barros Schelotto was pivotal as well, contributing 1 goal and making 11 successful passes while attempting 2 shots on goal.
Another notable moment came from Santiago Villarreal, who displayed extraordinary skill by nutmegging his opponent in the 80th minute.
Gimnasia’s head coach, Fernando Zaniratto, opted for a 4-5-1 formation with Nelson Insfrán in goal, supported defensively by Alexis Steimbach, Renzo Giampaoli, Enzo Martínez, and Pedro Silva Torrejón. The midfield consisted of Augusto Max, Nicolás Barros Schelotto, Franco Torres, Ignacio Fernández, and Manuel Panaro, leaving Marcelo Torres leading the attack.
In contrast, Racing Club’s manager, Gustavo Costas, employed a 4-3-3 setup, featuring Facundo Cambeses as the goalkeeper, and a defensive line with Gastón Martirena, Nazareno Colombo, Agustín García Basso, and Gabriel Rojas. The midfield trio included Juan Ignacio Nardoni, Santiago Sosa, and Matko Miljevic, while Valentín Carboni, Adrián Martínez, and Duván Vergara formed the striker partnership.
The match was officiated by referee Leandro Rey Hilfer.
Looking ahead, Gimnasia will face River Plate in their next match, while Racing Club will take on Rosario Central at home.
Substitutions for Gimnasia:
45’ 2nd Half – Pedro Silva Torrejón was replaced by Alejo Gelsomino
69’ 2nd Half – Franco Torres and Ignacio Fernández were substituted for Santiago Villarreal and Lucas Castro, respectively.
87’ 2nd Half – Augusto Max made way for Pablo Aguiar and Marcelo Torres was replaced by Agustín Auzmendi.
Yellow Cards for Gimnasia:
22’ 1st Half – Manuel Panaro (simulation of a foul)
15’ 2nd Half – Ignacio Fernández (unsporting behavior)
Substitutions for Racing Club:
56’ 2nd Half – Duván Vergara was replaced by Tomás Conechny; Juan Ignacio Nardoni was substituted for Matías Zaracho; Valentín Carboni left the field for Santiago Solari.
68’ 2nd Half – Nazareno Colombo was replaced by Marco Di Césare.
78’ 2nd Half – Gastón Martirena was substituted for Tobías Rubio.
Yellow Cards for Racing Club:
28’ 1st Half – Duván Vergara (unsporting behavior)
6’ 2nd Half – Agustín García Basso (unsporting behavior)
38’ 2nd Half – Tobías Rubio (unsporting behavior)