The encounter between Platense and Gimnasia (Mendoza) this Sunday concluded with a 1-1 tie. Platense opened the scoring at the 14th minute, with a goal from Tomás Nasif, putting them ahead early in the match.
However, Gimnasia (Mendoza) fought back and equalized in the 74th minute through Facundo Lencioni, who marked his impressive performance with a critical goal.
Platense had a golden opportunity to regain the lead when Bautista Merlini hit the post at the 68th minute, denying the team a second goal.
Facundo Lencioni was undoubtedly the standout player of the match, contributing significantly to his team with his key goal, while Tomás Nasif also made his mark as he notched one goal and attempted three shots on target for Platense.
In a notable play during the second half, Platense defender Mateo Mendia showcased his skills, nutmegging Ismael Cortez from Gimnasia (Mendoza) at the 62nd minute.
Walter Zunino, coach of Platense, deployed a 4-5-1 formation featuring Matías Borgogno in goal; Agustín Lagos, Mateo Mendia, Eugenio Raggio, and Celias Ingenthron in defense; Pablo Ferreira, Iván Gómez, Guido Mainero, Nicolás Retamar, and Juan Gauto in midfield; and Tomás Nasif leading the attack.
On the other side, Darío Franco’s Gimnasia (Mendoza) also set up a 4-5-1 formation with César Rigamonti in goal; Juan José Franco, Diego Mondino, Ezequiel Muñoz, and Franco Saavedra in defense; Fermín Antonini, Esteban Fernández, Ignacio Sabatini, Ulises Sánchez, and Facundo Lencioni in the midfield; and Agustín Módica as the forward.
The referee for this match was Juan Loustau, who ensured the game proceeded smoothly.
Looking ahead, Platense will travel to face Central Córdoba (SE) in their next fixture, while Gimnasia (Mendoza) will host Lanús at the Víctor Antonio Legrotaglie stadium.
Substitutions for Platense
60’ 2T – Guido Mainero replaced by Bautista Merlini
64’ 2T – Juan Gauto substituted off for Franco Zapiola
65’ 2T – Pablo Ferreira off for Maximiliano Amarfil
77’ 2T – Nicolás Retamar and Tomás Nasif off for Augusto Lotti and Leonardo Heredia, respectively
Yellow cards for Platense:
5’ 1T Eugenio Raggio (Unsportsmanlike conduct), 30’ 2T Guido Mainero (Verbal abuse towards ref), 40’ 2T Celias Ingenthron (Unsportsmanlike conduct)
Substitutions for Gimnasia (Mendoza)
45’ 2T – Juan José Franco off for Ismael Cortez, Ulises Sánchez for Tomás O’Connor, and Esteban Fernández for Brian Andrada
66’ 2T – Franco Saavedra off for Matías Recalde
70’ 2T – Fermín Antonini off for Valentino Simoni
Yellow card for Gimnasia (Mendoza):
19’ 1T Fermín Antonini (Unsportsmanlike conduct)