Fernández’s goal seals Gimnasia L.P.’s 2-1 win

Gimnasia L.P. beat Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto 2-1 at Antonio Candini, with Ignacio Fernández scoring the 40th-minute goal that established a 2-0 half-time lead. Estudiantes pulled one back after the interval, but Gimnasia held the advantage despite a red card for Alexis Steimbach.

Gimnasia build an early lead

Marcelo Torres opened the scoring for Gimnasia L.P. in the 24th minute, making it 0-1 after an assist from Ignacio Fernández. Fernández then scored in the 40th minute, with Agustin Auzmendi assisting for 0-2.

Gabriel Alanis reduced the deficit in the 54th minute, making it 1-2 after Ibrahim Hesar’s assist. Steimbach, booked in the 53rd minute, was sent off in the 57th. Estudiantes also finished with 10 players after Juan Antonini received a red card in the 86th minute. The match produced six yellow-card events.

Estudiantes create more but fall short

Estudiantes had 53% possession and 16 total shots to Gimnasia’s 10. Their expected goals were also higher, at 1.64 to 1.22, but Gimnasia had more shots on goal, three to two, and goalkeeper Harlen Castillo made one save.

Fernández was the standout performer, earning a 9.0 rating with one goal, one assist and six key passes. Gimnasia entered after two listed wins, while Estudiantes’ most recent listed result was a loss.

Apertura table gap remains 21 points

In the supplied Apertura - Group B table, Estudiantes are #15 on 5 points and Gimnasia are #6 on 26 points. Gimnasia remain 21 points ahead of Estudiantes (26 v 5).