This Monday, Gimnasia faced Sarmiento in a thrilling encounter on matchday 14 of the Apertura, finishing with a score of 2-1. Agustín Auzmendi broke the deadlock with a powerful header in the 42nd minute, giving Gimnasia a crucial lead just before halftime. However, Sarmiento fought back as Pablo Magnín equalized in the 49th minute with a well-executed play to restore parity early in the second half.
The defining moment came from Franco Torres, who sent the crowd into a frenzy with his strike in the 90th minute. After a swift attack down the right, Torres unleashed a precise shot from just outside the box, beating goalkeeper Javier Burrai at the far post to secure the win for Gimnasia.
Franco Torres was undoubtedly the star of the match, contributing vital energy and scoring the winning goal. His teammate Agustín Auzmendi also made significant contributions, netting the first goal for Gimnasia earlier in the game.
Sarmiento’s head coach, Facundo Sava, utilized a 4-5-1 formation with Burrai in goal, supported by a defense of Thiago Santamaría, Agustín Seyral, Juan Manuel Insaurralde, and Lucas Suárez. The midfield included Manuel García, Mauricio Martínez, Jhon Renteria, Carlos Villalba, and Santiago Salle, while Junior Marabel led the attack.
Conversely, Gimnasia, managed by Ariel Pereyra, opted for a 4-4-2 setup, with Nelson Insfrán guarding the net. The defense comprised Alexis Steimbach, Renzo Giampaoli, Enzo Martínez, and Pedro Silva Torrejón, while Ignacio Fernández, Augusto Max, Ignacio Miramón, and Nicolás Barros Schelotto controlled the midfield. Up front, Marcelo Torres and Agustín Auzmendi took the attacking roles.
Referee Álvaro Carranza handled the match officiating duties with precision and fairness.
Looking forward, Sarmiento will visit Rosario Central, while Gimnasia will host Estudiantes (RC) at their home ground, Estadio Juan Carmelo Zerillo.
Substitutions for Sarmiento
- 31’ 1T: Jhon Renteria off for Pablo Magnín
- 45’ 2T: Manuel García off for Yair Arismendi
- 8’ 1T: Carlos Villalba off for Cristian Zabala
- 81’ 2T: Santiago Salle off for Brandon Márquez, Lucas Suárez off for Nicolás Pasquini
Yellow Cards for Sarmiento:
- 32’ 1T: Cristian Zabala (Unsporting behavior)
- 35’ 1T: Manuel García (Holding the opponent to prevent advancement)
- 41’ 2T: Thiago Santamaría (Holding the opponent to prevent advancement)
Substitutions for Gimnasia
- 61’ 2T: Nicolás Barros Schelotto off for Mateo Seoane, Ignacio Fernández off for Maximiliano Zalazar
- 76’ 2T: Ignacio Miramón off for Manuel Panaro, Marcelo Torres off for Franco Torres
- 87’ 2T: Agustín Auzmendi off for Cayetano Bolzán
Yellow Cards for Gimnasia:
- 15’ 1T: Ignacio Fernández (Unsporting behavior)
- 47’ 1T: Enzo Martínez (Unsporting behavior)