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Gimnasia L.P. dominates Deportivo Riestra in a low-scoring affair
La Plata, Buenos Aires Province – Gimnasia L.P. secured a 1-0 victory over Deportivo Riestra in a match corresponding to round 15 of the second phase of the 2024 Argentine Professional League. The match was played at the Estadio Juan Carmelo Zerillo, under the direction of referee Juan Pafundi.
The match was characterized by ball possession, with Gimnasia dominating the field with 66% possession. However, scoring opportunities were scarce. Gimnasia managed to generate 16 shots, but only 4 were on target. Deportivo Riestra responded with just 6 shots, but managed to place 2 of them on goal.
The only goal of the match came in the 78th minute through a header by Lucas Morales following a free kick. The Gimnasia striker capitalized on a poor clearance from the opposing defense to connect accurately and give his team the victory.
The match was also marked by a few yellow cards. Bruno Sánchez of Deportivo Riestra received the first in the 12th minute, while Martín Fernández of Gimnasia L.P. saw his in the 38th minute. In the second half, Lucas Morales received the second yellow for Gimnasia in the 76th minute, while Pablo Ramírez of Deportivo Riestra saw his in the 90th minute.
The result leaves Gimnasia L.P. in a favorable position to reach the qualification spots for international tournaments. Deportivo Riestra, for its part, continues to fight to get out of the relegation zone.
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Substitutions deportivo riestra: at minute 57 T. Villoldo came in and J. Goya went out., at minute 58 A. Alonso came in and N. Benegas went out., at minute 65 J. Goitia came in and B. Sanchez went out., at minute 88 A. Diaz came in and J. Herrera went out.
Substitutions gimnasia l.p.: at minute 81 S. Primante came in and N. Garayalde went out., at minute 81 P. De Blasis came in and D. Zalazar went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Gimnasia L.P.
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Deportivo Riestra
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