“Torres grabbed his second of the match and the decisive goal of the tie, converting from close range with his right foot after Nicolás Barros Schelotto delivered a cross from a corner. With Belgrano already down to ten men, the goal put the result beyond any serious doubt heading into the break.”
Pivotal
Belgrano
Gimnasia La Plata
Gimnasia La Plata left Córdoba with all three points thanks to a commanding first-half display that was shaped as much by Belgrano's indiscipline as by their own quality. The hosts found themselves reduced to ten men in the 25th minute when Federico Ricca was dismissed for a foul, and from that moment Gimnasia controlled the contest without ever needing to shift out of second gear. Marcelo Torres was the architect and the finisher, opening the scoring as early as the seventh minute before adding a second from a corner just before the break, rendering the second half a largely academic exercise. The statistics told the story clearly — Belgrano managed zero shots on target across 90 minutes despite completing 357 passes, while Gimnasia's superior ball circulation (54% possession, 82% pass accuracy) and cutting edge in dangerous areas (54 dangerous attacks to 38) underlined their authority. For Belgrano, a fifth-place standing offers some comfort, but this was a performance that raised questions about their resilience under pressure, conceding the match to a side that barely needed to break sweat in the closing stages.
How entertaining was this match?
Foul committed by Álvaro Ocampo of Belgrano.
Nacho FernándezYellow CardIgnacio Fernández from Gimnasia La Plata receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
Foul committed by Ignacio Fernández of Gimnasia La Plata.
Ramiro Hernandes from Belgrano wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Corner awarded to Gimnasia La Plata after Lisandro López concedes.
Enzo Martínez from Gimnasia La Plata wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Lucas Zelarayán of Belgrano.
Foul committed by Nicolás Barros Schelotto of Gimnasia La Plata.
Foul committed by Nicolás Barros Schelotto of Gimnasia La Plata.
Foul committed by Lisandro López of Belgrano.
Agustín Auzmendi from Gimnasia La Plata wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Nicolás Barros Schelotto of Gimnasia La Plata.
Adrián Sánchez wins a free kick for Belgrano on the right wing.
Belgrano wins a corner after Alexis Steimbach concedes.
Lisandro López from Belgrano wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Lisandro López from Belgrano wins a free kick in the defensive half.
The second half begins with the score at Belgrano 0, Gimnasia La Plata 1.
Substitution for Belgrano: Julián Mavilla comes on for Franco Vázquez.
Substitution for Belgrano: Álvaro Ocampo comes on for Lucas Zelarayán.
First half ends with Belgrano 0, Gimnasia La Plata 1.
The fourth official has indicated there will be 4 minutes of added time.
Foul committed by Lucas Zelarayán of Belgrano.
Ignacio Miramón wins a free kick for Gimnasia La Plata on the right wing.
Foul committed by Ignacio Miramón of Gimnasia La Plata.
Franco Vázquez from Belgrano wins a free kick in the attacking half.
assist: Nicolás Barros Schelotto
Goal! Gimnasia La Plata takes the lead 1-0 with Marcelo Torres scoring from close range with his right foot, assisted by Nicolás Barros Schelotto's cross after a corner.
Corner awarded to Gimnasia La Plata after a concession by Adrián Spörle.
Franco Vázquez commits a foul for Belgrano.
Enzo Martínez from Gimnasia La Plata is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
The match is delayed due to an injury to Thiago Cardozo of Belgrano.
Gimnasia La Plata wins a corner after Alcides Benítez concedes.
Attempt missed. Lisandro López from Belgrano had a left-footed shot from the left side of the six-yard box after a corner.
Belgrano is awarded a corner after Germán Conti concedes.
Marcelo Torres of Gimnasia La Plata has a right-footed shot from the right side of the box, but it is blocked.
Federico RiccaRed CardFederico Ricca from Belgrano receives a red card.
The match is delayed due to an injury to Ignacio Fernández of Gimnasia La Plata.
Federico RiccaYellow CardFederico Ricca from Belgrano receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
Foul committed by Federico Ricca of Belgrano.
Ignacio Fernández wins a free kick for Gimnasia La Plata in the attacking half.
Marcelo Torres from Gimnasia La Plata misses a right-footed shot from over 35 yards to the right, assisted by Enzo Martínez during a fast break.
Ramiro HernandesYellow CardRamiro Hernandes of Belgrano receives a yellow card for a foul.
Foul by Ramiro Hernandes of Belgrano.
Nicolás Barros Schelotto from Gimnasia La Plata wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Marcelo Torres of Gimnasia La Plata is caught offside.
Ignacio Fernández wins a free kick for Gimnasia La Plata in the attacking half.
Foul by Ramiro Hernandes of Belgrano.
Attempt missed. Germán Conti from Gimnasia La Plata heads the ball from the center of the box after a set piece situation.
Marcelo Torres from Gimnasia La Plata wins a free kick on the left wing.
Foul committed by Alexis Maldonado of Belgrano.
Foul by Lautaro Gutierrez of Belgrano.
Enzo Martínez from Gimnasia La Plata wins a free kick in the defensive half.
VAR decision: No goal. The match remains Belgrano 0-0 Gimnasia La Plata.
VAR decision confirms no goal. The match remains Belgrano 0, Gimnasia La Plata 0.
Goal! Gimnasia La Plata leads 1-0 with Marcelo Torres scoring a right-footed shot from the center of the box into the top left corner, assisted by Ignacio Fernández's through ball.
Lautaro Gutierrez from Belgrano misses the attempt with a header from the center of the box, sending it just over the bar. Ramiro Hernandes provided the assist with a cross after a quick break.
Gimnasia La Plata wins a corner after Adrián Spörle concedes.
Foul committed by Ramiro Hernandes of Belgrano.
Ignacio Fernández from Gimnasia La Plata wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Franco Vázquez from Belgrano wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Ignacio Fernández of Gimnasia La Plata.
Attempt missed. Lucas Zelarayán from Belgrano takes a right-footed shot from the right side of the box, but it goes high and wide to the left.
