Godoy Cruz beats Gimnasia in a hard-fought match
Godoy Cruz emerged victorious against Gimnasia La Plata in an exciting match played at the Estadio Juan Carmelo Zerillo. The game was characterized by intensity and a battle in midfield, with both teams determined to score.
The first half was marked by yellow cards, with Arce and Rasmussen of Godoy Cruz booked in the 44th and 45th minute respectively. Gimnasia made two changes at the start of the second half, with Esquivel and Miranda entering the field.
The opening goal came in the 51st minute, when S. Rodríguez scored for Godoy Cruz, capitalizing on a team play.
Gimnasia tried to react and had several chances to score, but couldn’t find the back of the net. Godoy Cruz, for its part, managed the game intelligently and controlled the pace of the match.
The encounter concluded with four more yellow cards, two for Gimnasia (Zalazar in the 71st and Cabral in the 86th) and two for Godoy Cruz (one in the 90th minute).
Statistics:
Gimnasia La Plata: 62% possession, 12 shots (4 on target, 6 off target), 6 corners, 9 fouls, 2 yellow cards, 0 red cards.
Godoy Cruz: 38% possession, 10 shots (4 on target, 2 off target), 3 corners, 13 fouls, 3 yellow cards, 0 red cards.
In summary, Godoy Cruz managed to overcome Gimnasia La Plata in a tight match that was decided by a single goal.
Substitutions gimnasia l.p.: at minute 46 J. Esquivel came in and N. Garayalde went out., at minute 46 M. Miranda came in and V. Rodriguez went out., at minute 64 F. Corbalan came in and J. Pintado went out., at minute 74 F. Troyansky came in and M. Abaldo went out.
Substitutions godoy cruz: at minute 69 N. Fernandez came in and J. Perez went out., at minute 78 V. Poggi came in and F. Altamira went out., at minute 79 D. Barrea came in and B. Leyes went out., at minute 88 M. Mendoza came in and S. Andino went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Gimnasia L.P.
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Godoy Cruz
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