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Riestra Defeats Gimnasia 1-0 to Lead Zone B in Torneo Clausura

Milton Céliz settled the match with a second-half finish set up by Antony Alonso.

Overview

  • The ninth-round match was played at Estadio Guillermo Laza under referee Andrés Merlos.
  • Céliz scored eight minutes into the second half, converting after Alonso's assist for the game's only goal.
  • With the victory, Deportivo Riestra moved to first place in Zone B on 19 points, while Gimnasia remained eighth on 9.
  • Play was briefly halted at the 43rd minute of the second half due to a power outage following an explosion in the lighting area, and then resumed.
  • The first half was tight with few clear chances, as Gimnasia pushed down the wings and Riestra held shape to counterattack.