In an intense match held on Sunday as part of the 12th game of the Copa Argentina, Independiente triumphed over Gimnasia (Mendoza) with a 2-1 scoreline. Diego Mondino put the home team ahead in the 29th minute with a well-placed shot. However, the visitors fought back, equalizing through a penalty kick and then taking the lead with goals from Santiago Montiel in the 52nd minute and Álvaro Angulo in the 88th minute of the match.
Álvaro Angulo was named the best player of the match, displaying an impressive performance that included scoring a goal and making three crucial defensive clearances.
Diego Mondino also shone for Gimnasia (Mendoza), contributing significantly to his team’s efforts by not only scoring but also clearing seven dangerous balls, showcasing his defensive prowess.
Facundo Lencioni stood out for his skillful play, embarrassing his mark with a spectacular nutmeg just before the halftime break at the 42-minute mark.
Gimnasia’s coach, Ezequiel Medrán, chose a 4-5-1 formation featuring César Rigamonti as the goalkeeper; Ismael Cortez, Diego Mondino, Imanol González, and Franco Saavedra in defense; Matías Muñoz, Ignacio Antonio, Brian Andrada, Facundo Lencioni, and Matías Recalde in midfield; with Brian Ferreyra leading the attack.
On the other hand, Independiente, managed by Julio César Vaccari, opted for a 4-3-3 formation with Rodrigo Rey in goal; a defensive line of Federico Vera, Kevin Lomónaco, Nicolás Freire, and Álvaro Angulo; a midfield comprised of Felipe Loyola, Iván Marcone, and Luciano Cabral; and a forward trio of Santiago Montiel, Gabriel Ávalos, and Diego Tarzia.
Referee Sebastián Zunino officiated the match at the Juan Gilberto Funes stadium.
With this victory, Independiente moved forward to the Round of 16 in the Copa Argentina.
Substitutions for Gimnasia (Mendoza)
72’ 2T – Matías Recalde was replaced by Facundo Nadalín
81’ 2T – Brian Andrada was substituted for Jeremías Rodríguez Puch
89’ 2T – Ismael Cortez came off for Nicolás Servetto and Ignacio Antonio was replaced by Lucas Bustos
Yellow Card for Gimnasia (Mendoza):
8’ 2T – Brian Ferreyra (Insulting or showing disapproval to the referee)
Substitutions for Independiente
45’ 2T – Diego Tarzia was replaced by Enzo Taborda
67’ 2T – Federico Vera left the field for Pablo Galdames
78’ 2T – Iván Marcone was substituted for Federico Mancuello and Gabriel Ávalos was replaced by Matías Giménez
90’ 2T – Luciano Cabral was substituted for Rodrigo Fernández Cedrés
Yellow Cards for Independiente:
13’ 2T – Iván Marcone (Unsporting behavior)
29’ 2T – Nicolás Freire (Unsporting behavior)