After the tough defeat by Copa Sudamericana against Universitario from Peru, Gimnasia defeated Racing 3-1 in an emotional match in which those led by Chirola Romero were superior but suffered more than necessary until the end, when they managed to liquidate him. Cristian Tarragona, Leonardo Morales and Franco Soldano they were the scorers of the evening at the Forest.
El Lobo started better than the visit and from the outset made the difference with an appearance by Christian Tarragona. After 8 minutes of play, the scorer who received in the area and a header from Franco Soldano and after a couple of feints he placed it against the left post of goalkeeper Arias who did not reach despite the stretch.
Near the end of the first half, the Wolf received another piece of good news, when the visitor had matched the actions. It was the expulsion of Gabriel Rojasfor a double yellow after a terrible stomp against Steimbach.
The second half, already with a man too many, Lobo once again showed his superiority and after 9 minutes the second goal came with an impeccable header from Leonardo Morales in the outcome of a set piece play. The impact hit the crossbar and entered the goal of Chilean Arias.
At 21 minutes into the second half, Racing’s discount arrived, which put the game on hold. It was after Reniero put a tremendous cue assist on Jonathan Gomez who grabbed it as it came to put it next to a stick. Gymnastics continues to beat Racing, but now 2 to 1.
But the moment of greatest tension already occurred in discount time when the referee charged a penalty that was rectified by the VAR. Leo Morales struggled with Maxi Romero entering the area and the referee Nicholas Lamolina sanctioned the maximum sentence, but after the call he decided to go back with his decision.
At the end, in a counterattack led by the figure of the match, Cristian Tarragona, Soldano managed to score with a shot from the door of the area for the final 3-1.
