Gimnasia Y Esgrima La Plata 2:0 CA Barracas Central — Informe del Partido

Gary RedknappFootball AnalystINFORME DEL PARTIDO

Gimnasia y Esgrima beat Barracas Central 2-0 in the Superliga, with midfielder Nicolas Schelotto the standout performer. Two second-half goals settled a contest that had been tight and fractious before the interval.

Agustín Colazo broke the deadlock just after the restart in the 46th minute, assisted by Pedro Silva, before Franco Torres wrapped it up at the death in the 90th from Alexis Steimbach's pass. The match had been littered with bookings, including yellows for Dardo Miloc and Rafael Barrios of the visitors, while Ignacio Miramon and Steimbach were among those cautioned for the home side.

The numbers tell a tale of efficiency over control, as Barracas Central edged possession with 51% yet managed only 0.28 xG against Gimnasia's 1.17, who also fired 16 shots to their 11. The second half was decisive, with the hosts producing 13 attempts after the break. Nicolas Schelotto earned a 7.5 rating from midfield without scoring, anchoring the performance. CheckLive's model favoured Barracas Central but the live signals lost, as the result ran contrary to the pre-match read.

Preguntas y Respuestas

What was the final score of Gimnasia y Esgrima vs Barracas Central?

Gimnasia y Esgrima 2-0 Barracas Central (Superliga).

Who scored?

Agustín Colazo (46', assist Pedro Silva) for Gimnasia y Esgrima; Franco Torres (90', assist Alexis Steimbach) for Gimnasia y Esgrima.

Were there any cards in Gimnasia y Esgrima vs Barracas Central?

Yellow cards: Dardo Miloc (Barracas Central); Ignacio Miramon (Gimnasia y Esgrima); Rafael Barrios (Barracas Central); Alexis Steimbach (Gimnasia y Esgrima); Tomás Porra (Barracas Central); Gonzalo Maroni (Barracas Central); Augusto Max (Gimnasia y Esgrima).

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