In a closely contested match, Gimnasia emerged victorious over Gimnasia (Mendoza) with a scoreline of 1-0. The only goal of the match was scored by Marcelo Torres in the 28th minute of the first half.
Gimnasia (Mendoza) had its chances but the luck was not on their side, as Santiago Rodríguez hit the woodwork on two occasions during the match.
Despite having more attempts than their rivals, totaling 24 shots, only 12 were on target. Out of these, 2 hit the post while 10 went off target, leaving them without a goal to celebrate.
Marcelo Torres stood out as the player of the match, showcasing excellent form by scoring the decisive goal. Additionally, goalkeeper Nelson Insfrán made six crucial saves, contributing significantly to the team’s success.
In a notable moment, Facundo Lencioni from Gimnasia (Mendoza) displayed skill and flair, dancing past Augusto Max with a nutmeg at the 39-minute mark of the first half.
The tactical setup for Gimnasia (Mendoza) was a 4-4-2 formation, with César Rigamonti in goal, and a defense consisting of Luciano Paredes, Diego Mondino, Imanol González, and Franco Saavedra. The midfield featured Facundo Lencioni, Ulises Sánchez, Nahuel Barboza, and Julián Ceballos, while Valentino Simoni and Agustín Módica led the attack.
On the other hand, Gimnasia opted for a 4-5-1 formation under the guidance of Fernando Zaniratto, with Nelson Insfrán guarding the goal. The defensive line comprised of Alexis Steimbach, Renzo Giampaoli, Enzo Martínez, and Pedro Silva Torrejón. The midfield included Ignacio Miramón, Augusto Max, Ignacio Fernández, Nicolás Barros Schelotto, and Manuel Panaro, with Marcelo Torres as the lone striker.
The match was officiated by referee Andrés Gariano.
Looking ahead, Gimnasia (Mendoza) will face Independiente in the upcoming match, while Gimnasia will play at home against Rosario Central.
Substitutions for Gimnasia (Mendoza)
45’ 2T – Nahuel Barboza out for Fermín Antonini, Julián Ceballos out for Luciano Cingolani, Valentino Simoni out for Santiago Rodríguez
70’ 2T – Ulises Sánchez out for Esteban Fernández
84’ 2T – Franco Saavedra out for Brian Ferreyra
Yellow Cards for Gimnasia (Mendoza):
15’ 1T Facundo Lencioni (Unsportsmanlike conduct), 10’ 2T Ulises Sánchez (Unsportsmanlike conduct), 44’ 2T Diego Mondino (Unsportsmanlike conduct)
Substitutions for Gimnasia
64’ 2T – Nicolás Barros Schelotto out for Diego Mastrángelo, Ignacio Miramón out for Franco Torres
72’ 2T – Marcelo Torres out for Juan Cruz Cortazzo, Ignacio Fernández out for Agustín Auzmendi
83’ 2T – Augusto Max out for Lucas Castro
Yellow Cards for Gimnasia:
32’ 1T Fernando Zaniratto (Insulting or disapproving the referee), 3’ 2T Augusto Max (Unsportsmanlike conduct), 4’ 2T Ignacio Miramón (Unsportsmanlike conduct), 36’ 2T Alexis Steimbach (Unsportsmanlike conduct), 42’ 2T Franco Torres (Unsportsmanlike conduct)