In a gripping match on the second date of the Apertura, San Lorenzo sealed their victory with a score of 1-0 against Gimnasia (Mendoza) at the Víctor Antonio Legrotaglie stadium. The decisive moment came in the 69th minute when Diego Herazo found the back of the net, effectively determining the outcome of the game.
Herazo delivered an exceptional performance, shining as he scored the lone goal of the match. Meanwhile, Ulises Sánchez from Gimnasia (Mendoza) also stood out, completing 37 accurate passes and taking three shots at goal.
The first half saw a brilliant display from Gimnasia’s defender, Luciano Paredes, who executed a cheeky nutmeg on San Lorenzo’s Teo Rodríguez Pagano in just the 5th minute.
Gimnasia’s head coach, Ariel Broggi, opted for a 4-4-2 formation featuring César Rigamonti in goal; Luciano Paredes, Lautaro Carrera, Imanol González, and Franco Saavedra forming the defense; with Julián Ceballos, Ulises Sánchez, Nicolás Linares, and Facundo Lencioni in midfield; and Valentino Simoni and Santiago Rodríguez leading the attack.
On the other hand, San Lorenzo, managed by Damián Ayude, also set up in a 4-4-2 formation, with Orlando Gill guarding the net; Ezequiel Herrera, Jhohan Romaña, Gastón Hernández, and Teo Rodríguez Pagano in defense; Nicolás Tripichio, Ignacio Perruzzi, Manuel Insaurralde, and Facundo Gulli in the midfield; and Ezequiel Cerutti and Alexis Cuello up front.
The match was officiated by Ariel Penel, who ensured fair play throughout the contest.
Looking ahead, Gimnasia will travel to face Unión in their next match, while San Lorenzo will play at home against Central Córdoba (SE).
Substitutions for Gimnasia (Mendoza)
79’ 2T – Valentino Simoni off, Brian Ferreyra on; Facundo Lencioni off, Luciano Cingolani on.
87’ 2T – Franco Saavedra off, Matías Recalde on; Nicolás Tripichio off, Francisco Perruzzi on.
Substitutions for San Lorenzo
61’ 2T – Manuel Insaurralde off, Juan Rattalino on; Facundo Gulli off, Agustín Ladstatter on; Julián Ceballos off, Juan Pablo Álvarez on; Santiago Rodríguez off, Blas Armoa on.
68’ 2T – Ezequiel Cerutti off, Diego Herazo on.
Yellow Cards for San Lorenzo
20’ 1T – Ezequiel Herrera; 43’ 1T – Ignacio Perruzzi.