Barracas Central showcased a commanding performance as they triumphed 2-0 against Gimnasia, in a match held at the Claudio Chiqui Tapia Stadium for the fourth round of the Apertura. Kevin Jappert opened the scoring in the 34th minute, breaking the deadlock, while Iván Tapia extended the lead with a goal just 15 minutes into the second half.
Kevin Jappert was undoubtedly the standout player of the match, playing a pivotal role by scoring a goal and successfully clearing four dangerous balls from his defensive area.
Marcelo Miño also played a crucial role, making four critical saves to keep Gimnasia at bay.
Under the guidance of coach Rubén Insúa, Barracas Central employed a 5-3-2 formation featuring Marcelo Miño in goal; a backline composed of Rafael Barrios, Kevin Jappert, Fernando Tobio, Gastón Campi, and Rodrigo Insúa; a midfield trio of Tomás Porra, Iván Guaraz, and Iván Tapia; with Norberto Briasco and Facundo Bruera leading the attack.
On the opposite side, Gimnasia, managed by Fernando Zaniratto, lined up in a 4-5-1 formation with Nelson Insfrán guarding the net; a defensive setup including Alexis Steimbach, Renzo Giampaoli, Enzo Martínez, and Pedro Silva Torrejón; a midfield comprising Ignacio Miramón, Nicolás Barros Schelotto, Jeremías Merlo, Ignacio Fernández, and Franco Torres; while Marcelo Torres spearheaded the forward line.
Match referee Darío Herrera officiated the encounter.
Looking ahead, Barracas Central will visit Rosario Central for their next match, while Gimnasia will host Estudiantes at the Juan Carmelo Zerillo Stadium. This clash will be particularly special for the fans as Gimnasia faces their historical rivals in the Platense classic.
Substitutions for Barracas Central
68’ 2nd Half – Iván Guaraz was replaced by Dardo Miloc
83’ 2nd Half – Rafael Barrios came off for Nicolás Capraro; Pedro Silva Torrejón was substituted for Lucas Castro; Nicolás Barros Schelotto was replaced by Diego Mastrángelo
87’ 2nd Half – Iván Tapia was substituted for Maximiliano Puig
Yellow Cards for Barracas Central:
43’ 1st Half Facundo Bruera (Unsporting conduct); 27’ 2nd Half Dardo Miloc (Unsporting conduct)
Substitutions for Gimnasia
45’ 2nd Half – Jeremías Merlo was substituted for Agustín Auzmendi; Norberto Briasco was replaced by Gonzalo Maroni
67’ 2nd Half – Ignacio Miramón came off for Maximiliano Zalazar; Franco Torres was substituted for Cayetano Bolzán
Yellow Cards for Gimnasia:
14’ 1st Half Enzo Martínez (Unsporting conduct); 43’ 1st Half Nicolás Barros Schelotto (Insulting the referee); 13’ 2nd Half Ignacio Miramón (Unsporting conduct)