Once again drawn into controversy, this time in a match against him, Independiente secured a critical six-point result that shook the Professional League Cup standings.
Independiente showed resilience and grit, as always, keeping the tempo high from the opening whistle. They fought, stayed tenacious, and remained faithful to their approach even amid scrutiny. The Red managed to win 2-1 at Lobo Stadium on date three, a victory that felt heavier than the scoreline suggests due to the surrounding debates.
Mauritius Island opened the scoring after seven minutes, delivering a precise right-footed cross that finished in the back of the net. The early goal set the tone for a tense affair in which the home side pressed hard to turn the game in their favor.
As anticipated in a match labeled a six-point affair, controversy arrived quickly. In the 45th minute plus three, Canelo went down in the box after a challenge, but the referee did not award a foul. The moment echoed frustrations from the previous game, where decisions had favored the opponent and left Red fans with mixed feelings at halftime.
The second half intensified the pressure as Gimenez added to Independiente’s lead with a moment of individual brilliance around the 42nd minute, a goal that showcased technique and composure. Late in the match, Pearl Ramirez found the net to pull the score back to 2-1, but time ran out before a dramatic equalizer could materialize.
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GYMNASTICS – INDEPENDENT, MINUTE BY MINUTE
- Good evening and welcome to another GOAL broadcast. Gimnasia will face Independiente on date 3 of the 2023 Professional League Cup at Juan Carmelo Zerillo Stadium.
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HOW TO WATCH LIVE TV AND STREAMING
The match between the Wolf and the Red is broadcast in Argentina by ESPN Premium, available to viewers who have the Soccer Pack through their cable television providers.
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FORMATIONS
FITNESS CENTER
Thomas Durso; Bautista Barros Schelotto, Leonardo Morales, Yonathan Cabral, Rodrigo Gallo; Rodrigo Saravia, Pablo d Blasis, Alexis Steimbach, Eric Ramirez; Benjamin Dominguez and Cristian Tarragona. DT: Sebastian Romero
INDEPENDENT
Rodrigo Rey; Mauricio Isla, Joaquin Laso, Cristian Baez, Costa; Damián Pérez, Lucas González, Ivan Marcone, Federico Mancuello; Matias Gimenez, Alexis Canelo. DT: Carlos Tevez
Independiente’s performance in this match underscored a blend of experience and youthful energy, reinforcing their status in a league where every point carries significant weight. The tactical setup allowed key players to influence the tempo, while the defense held firm in critical moments. The result stood as a testament to the team’s ability to stay composed under pressure and to convert chances when they mattered most.