The match took place on Monday, and Gimnasia got off to a strong start after halftime, taking the lead in the 53rd minute when Damián Martínez inadvertently put the ball into his own net. Despite a valiant effort from Atlético Tucumán to equalize, they were unable to change the scoreline in their favor.
In the first half, Marcelo Torres nearly scored for Gimnasia with a powerful shot that struck the post just ten minutes into the game. Renzo Giampaoli emerged as the standout player for Gimnasia, contributing significantly to the defensive efforts, alongside fellow defender Juan Pintado.
Gimnasia’s coach, Alejandro Orfila, opted for a 4-4-2 formation featuring Nelson Insfrán in goal; a backline consisting of Juan Pintado, Renzo Giampaoli, Gastón Suso, and Pedro Silva Torrejón; a midfield of Jeremías Merlo, Mateo Seoane, Nicolás Garayalde, and Manuel Panaro; and a striking duo of Marcelo Torres and Jan Hurtado.
Conversely, Atlético Tucumán, managed by Lucas Pusineri, fielded a similar 4-4-2 formation with Matías Mansilla in goals and Damián Martínez, Marcelo Ortiz, Gianluca Ferrari, and Miguel Brizuela comprising the defense. The midfield saw Adrián Sánchez, Kevin Ortiz, Lautaro Godoy, and Nicolás Laméndola, while Mateo Coronel and Leandro Díaz spearheaded the attack.
Referee Pablo Dóvalo officiated the match. Looking ahead, Gimnasia will host Unión in their next fixture, while Atlético Tucumán will travel to face Newell’s at the Marcelo Bielsa stadium.
Substitutions for Gimnasia
- 45’ 2T – Nicolás Garayalde was replaced by Bautista Merlini
- 60’ 2T – Jan Hurtado was substituted for Alejandro Piedrahita and Jeremías Merlo for Sebastián Lomónaco
- 69’ 2T – Marcelo Torres left the field for Augusto Max
- 78’ 2T – Juan Pintado was replaced by Fabricio Corbalán
Yellow Cards for Gimnasia:
- 42’ 1T Nicolás Garayalde
- 36’ 2T Pedro Silva Torrejón
Substitutions for Atlético Tucumán
- 58’ 2T – Nicolás Laméndola was replaced by Ramiro Ruiz Rodríguez and Damián Martínez by Maximiliano Villa
- 70’ 2T – Lautaro Godoy went off for Kevin López and Mateo Coronel for Mateo Bajamich
- 81’ 2T – Adrián Sánchez was substituted for Lisandro Cabrera
Yellow Cards for Atlético Tucumán:
- 3’ 2T Nicolás Laméndola
Red Card for Atlético Tucumán:
- 26’ 1T Leandro Díaz (direct red card)