Gimnasia and Independiente Riv. (M) delivered an exhilarating spectacle in their latest encounter, where the visitors emerged victorious with a score of 3-2. Enzo Martínez opened the scoring for Gimnasia just 1 minute into the match, followed by Marcelo Torres doubling the lead at the 27th minute. However, Fabrizio Sartori leveled the game for Independiente with a goal in the 24th minute, and José Florentín added another for the visitors in the 38th minute. The match concluded dramatically with an own goal by Enzo Martínez in the 48th minute, securing the win for Independiente Riv. (M).
Fabrizio Sartori’s exceptional performance earned him the title of man of the match, as he not only scored one of the goals but also showcased his skill throughout the game. José Florentín also impressed, scoring and attempting two shots at goal.
Gimnasia’s coach, Fernando Zaniratto, fielded a 4-5-1 formation featuring Julián Kadijevic in goal, while the defense comprised Alexis Steimbach, Renzo Giampaoli, Enzo Martínez, and Pedro Silva Torrejón. The midfield was reinforced by Augusto Max, Pablo Aguiar, Nicolás Barros Schelotto, Ignacio Fernández, and Manuel Panaro, with Marcelo Torres leading the attack.
On the other hand, Independiente Riv. (M) rolled out a 4-4-2 setup orchestrated by coach Alfredo Berti, featuring Ramiro Macagno as the goalkeeper. The defensive line consisted of Ezequiel Bonifacio, Leonard Costa, Sheyko Studer, and Luciano Gómez. The midfield trio included Gonzalo Ríos, Tomas Bottari, and José Florentín, supporting the striking duo of Fabrizio Sartori and Sebastián Villa.
Referee Leandro Rey Hilfer officiated the match at El Bosque. Gimnasia will look to rebound in their next match against Atlético Tucumán, while Independiente Riv. (M) prepares to host Rosario Central.
Substitutions for Gimnasia
59’ 2T – Pablo Aguiar out for Franco Torres
67’ 2T – Manuel Panaro out for Juan Pérez; Renzo Giampaoli out for Juan Cruz Cortazzo
79’ 2T – Nicolás Barros Schelotto out for Agustín Auzmendi; Pedro Silva Torrejón out for Matías Melluso
Cautions for Gimnasia:
32’ 1T – Augusto Max (Unsporting behavior)
35’ 1T – Enzo Martínez (Unsporting behavior)
44’ 1T – Ignacio Fernández (Unsporting behavior)
4’ 2T – Renzo Giampaoli (Unsporting behavior)
17’ 2T – Alexis Steimbach (Unsporting behavior)
Substitutions for Independiente Riv. (M)
13’ 1T – Ramiro Macagno out for Nicolás Bolcato
45’ 2T – Gonzalo Ríos out for Rodrigo Atencio
77’ 2T – Ezequiel Bonifacio out for Alejo Osella
82’ 2T – Tomas Bottari out for Stefano Moreyra; Fabrizio Sartori out for Alex Arce
Cautions for Independiente Riv. (M):
8’ 2T – Luciano Gómez (Unsporting behavior)
19’ 2T – Ezequiel Bonifacio (Unsporting behavior)