Around his visit, the Independent side found no easy path to victory, narrowly missing three precious points this time. In the woods the hosts kept the tempo high, but Gymnastics matched every hour with a bite, closing the gap and extending a late winless streak away from their home ground to six matches—four defeats and two draws.
La Plata opened the scoring with a goal by Brian Martinez, brilliantly finished after a precise assist from Ayrton Costa, who helped strengthen the visiting side and add texture to a stubborn, organized unit. The coach from the Russiansa side had decided to pull one striker and bolster the midfield, exercising control over the pace and the key moments of the match.
After taking the lead, the visitors shifted to a cautious approach, inviting pressure from the Lobo kids who surged forward with relentless intent. The attack pinned the ball back toward Rodrigo Rey, who faced a chorus of cheers and whistles at La Plata. By the 9th minute, a suspension stirred the texture of the game as Frank Torres was ruled out. The sequence continued, and Benjamin Dominguez delivered a standout late strike in the same week Racing had shown form, sealing a brilliant finish.
The Binance Professional League Tournament 2023 schedule framed the week with fixtures, dates, and results, shaping a narrative of momentum and resilience across teams.
Next in GOAL, the action carried on with renewed vigor and a shared sense of purpose on the pitch.
GYMNASTICS – INDEPENDENT, MINUTE BY MINUTE
- Minute by minute, the duel unfolded between the Wolf and the Red, a contest defined by grit and quick transitions.
- GYM GOAL! With a player advantage still in play and in a tense finish, the Lobo kids equalized thanks to a late strike from Benjamín Domínguez.
- A sharp counterattack, sparked by Ayrton Costa, found Braian Martínez finishing at pace and precision, underscoring a bright moment for the visitors on the road.
- Evening lights brought another chapter as GOAL prepared to broadcast a fresh installment. Gimnasia would host Independiente in gameweek 23 of the Binance 2023 season, a clash at the Juan Carmelo Zerillo Stadium that promised intensity and strategic depth.
GYM BINDS IT OVER THE END
Benjamín Domínguez arrived at the far post and fired a decisive shot in the 1-1 cross, leveling the score against Independiente as the clock clicked toward the hour mark. The crowd at La Plata tasted a moment of unity in a tense afternoon.
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RED WINS IT
On the counter, Costa linked up with Braian Martínez, who started from midfield and tucked the cross past the goalkeeper. Independiente edged Gymnastics 1-0 in a closely fought contest.
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THE TARGET EXAMPLE
HOW TO WATCH LIVE ON TV AND STREAMING
The duel between the Wolf and the Red was shown in Argentina on TNT Sports, available to subscribers as part of a bundled football package with local cable providers.
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FORMATIONS
FITNESS CENTER
Thomas Durso; Guillermo Enrique, Leonardo Morales, Felipe Sanchez, Nicolas Colazo; Ignacio Miramon, Antonio Napolitano; Franco Soldano, Alan Lescano, Benjamin Dominguez; Ivo Mamini. DT: Sebastian Romero.
INDEPENDENT
Rodrigo Rey; Luciano Gomez, Javier Baez, Edgar Elizalde, Ayrton Costa; Baltasar Barcia, Sergio Ortiz, Ivan Marcone, Kevin Lopez, Braian Martinez; Martin Cauteruccio. DT: Ricardo Zielinski.
Notes: The report reflects a detailed recap of a tightly contested league match played in July, emphasizing defensive organization, transition play, and late decisive actions. These moments contributed to the evolving standings and highlighted the strategic choices of both managers.