The match between Gimnasia (Mendoza) and Independiente concluded with both teams unable to secure a win, ending in a 1-1 stalemate on Tuesday evening.
Gimnasia (Mendoza) got off to a great start as Santiago Rodríguez found the back of the net just 5 minutes into the game, putting his team in front. However, Independiente responded right before half-time, with Ignacio Malcorra scoring an equalizer in the 42nd minute. Malcorra’s impressive solo run from the right ended in a powerful shot that struck the right post, leaving the goalkeeper with no chance.
Malcorra was undoubtedly the star of the match, contributing significantly to his team’s performance by scoring 1 goal, completing 37 accurate passes, and attempting 3 shots on target.
Another key player for Gimnasia (Mendoza) was Santiago Rodríguez, who not only scored their opening goal but also completed 16 passes successfully throughout the match.
Under the guidance of coach Ariel Broggi, Gimnasia (Mendoza) lined up in a 4-4-2 formation with Lautaro Petruchi in goal; Luciano Paredes, Ezequiel Muñoz, Imanol González, and Franco Saavedra in defense; Ulises Sánchez, Nicolás Linares, Fermín Antonini, and Facundo Lencioni in midfield; with Santiago Rodríguez and Valentino Simoni in attack.
Independiente, led by coach Gustavo Quinteros, opted for a 4-3-3 setup, featuring Rodrigo Rey as the goalkeeper; Santiago Arias, Juan Manuel Fedorco, Sebastián Valdez, and Facundo Zabala in defense; Lautaro Millán, Iván Marcone, and Ignacio Malcorra in midfield; with Ignacio Pussetto, Gabriel Ávalos, and Matías Abaldo in the forward line.
The match was officiated by referee Sebastián Zunino.
Looking ahead, Gimnasia (Mendoza) will face Boca Juniors next, while Independiente will host Central Córdoba (SE) at the Estadio Libertadores de América.
Substitutions for Gimnasia (Mendoza)
45’ 2T – Ulises Sánchez replaced by Luciano Cingolani; Lautaro Millán replaced by Rodrigo Fernández Cedrés
55’ 2T – Valentino Simoni substituted for Brian Ferreyra
71’ 2T – Franco Saavedra substituted by Matías Recalde; Fermín Antonini replaced by Tomás Ortiz
Yellow Cards for Gimnasia (Mendoza)
38’ 1T – Fermín Antonini (Unsporting behavior)
Substitutions for Independiente
80’ 2T – Ignacio Pussetto replaced by Maximiliano Gutiérrez; Santiago Rodríguez replaced by Blas Armoa
86’ 2T – Gabriel Ávalos substituted for Walter Mazzantti; Facundo Zabala replaced by Milton Valenzuela
92’ 2T – Matías Abaldo substituted for Kevin Lomónaco
Yellow Cards for Independiente
28’ 1T – Sebastián Valdez (Unsporting behavior); 34’ 1T – Santiago Arias (Unsporting behavior); 16’ 2T – Facundo Zabala (Unsporting behavior); 32’ 2T – Rodrigo Fernández Cedrés (Unsporting behavior)
Red Card for Independiente
44’ 2T – Sebastián Valdez (Red card for second yellow card)