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Belgrano Córdoba suffers expulsion and falls to Gimnasia in an intense match
Córdoba City, Argentina. In a vibrant match played at the Julio César Villagra Stadium, Gimnasia La Plata defeated Belgrano Córdoba 1-0, in a match marked by the expulsion of Nicolás Meriano in the first half.
The match started with an intense pace, with both teams looking to control the game. Belgrano Córdoba had some clear chances in the first minutes, but they couldn’t capitalize on them. Meriano’s expulsion in the 45th minute of the first half changed the course of the match. Gimnasia took advantage of the numerical superiority and managed to control the pace of the game in the second half.
In the 89th minute, Lautaro Castro, who had entered the game in the 79th minute, scored the only goal of the match, assisted by Juan Pintado. Belgrano tried to react, but their lack of attacking effectiveness and the early expulsion sealed their fate.
Gimnasia La Plata, on the other hand, achieved an important victory that brings them closer to qualifying positions. The team led by Sebastián Romero demonstrated their superiority in the second half and knew how to take advantage of the numerical advantage to add three points.
Statistics:
* Belgrano Córdoba: 47% possession, 8 shots (2 on target, 5 off target), 5 corners, 10 fouls, 2 yellows, 1 red
* Gimnasia La Plata: 53% possession, 14 shots (6 on target, 5 off target), 4 corners, 16 fouls, 2 yellows, 0 red
Key events:
* 36′: Belgrano Córdoba – Yellow card for Nicolás Meriano
* 40′: Gimnasia La Plata – Yellow card for Juan Cortazzo
* 45′: Belgrano Córdoba – Yellow card for Nicolás Meriano
* 45′: Belgrano Córdoba – Red card for Nicolás Meriano
* 60′: Gimnasia La Plata – Yellow card for Maximiliano Fernández
* 89′: Gimnasia La Plata – Goal by Lautaro Castro (assisted by Juan Pintado)
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Substitutions belgrano cordoba: at minute 46 R. Delgado came in and M. Suarez went out., at minute 64 F. Quignon came in and E. Rolon went out., at minute 64 F. Jara came in and N. Fernandez went out., at minute 86 G. Heredia came in and F. Gonzalez went out., at minute 90 P. Chavarria came in and J. Velazquez went out.
Substitutions gimnasia l.p.: at minute 46 D. Zalazar came in and J. Cortazzo went out., at minute 79 J. Esquivel came in and N. Briasco went out., at minute 79 L. Castro came in and N. Garayalde went out., at minute 84 F. Corbalan came in and R. Gallo went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Belgrano Cordoba
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Gimnasia L.P.
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