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Gimnasia y Esgrima Mendoza Seals Promotion on Penalties as Mendoza Readies Homecoming

The club has scheduled an evening caravan following a late-afternoon arrival to share the Primera Nacional title with supporters.

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Gimnasia y Esgrima ascendió a Primera División.
Gimnasia vuelve a Primera 
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Overview

  • The final against Deportivo Madryn finished 1-1 after extra time at Platense’s stadium, with Gimnasia winning the shootout 3-0.
  • Luis Silba put Madryn ahead, Facundo Lencioni leveled from the penalty spot near the end, and goalkeeper César Rigamonti delivered decisive saves in the shootout.
  • The team is due to land around 18:00 at Francisco Gabrielli International Airport (El Plumerillo) before heading into the city.
  • A caravan is set for 19:15 from the airport to Estadio Víctor Legrotaglie, followed by public festivities at 20:15 at the Lencinas entrance.
  • The promotion ends a 41-year absence from the top division for Gimnasia and makes Mendoza a three-team province in Primera alongside Godoy Cruz and Independiente Rivadavia.