Buenos Aires, Argentina, ECU — Gimnasia La Plata secured three points at Florencio Solá, riding a strong first-half performance to defeat Banfield in the Argentine Liga Profesional de Fútbol.
Gimnasia La Plata
2 - 1
Banfield
SAVES
4 4
GOALS:- 19' Panaro - Gimnasia La Plata- 35' Barros Schelotto - Gimnasia La Plata- 77' López García - Banfield
STANDOUT PLAYERS:- Banfield: Santiago López García - Pulled one back in the 77th minute- Gimnasia La Plata: Manuel Panaro - Opened the scoring to set the tone early
KEY STAT: Gimnasia La Plata scored both of their goals inside the first 35 minutes, giving Banfield a two-goal deficit to overcome for the remainder of the match.