Gimnasia La Plata secured a 2-1 victory over Aldosivi in the Clausura third round of the Argentine Professional League on Saturday, August 2nd. The visitors took all three points despite Aldosivi controlling possession for half the match, with goals from Agustín Auzmendi, Agustín Colazo and Nicolás Gaitan deciding the outcome. The result leaves the hosts winless through 16 games, while Gimnasia moved further clear in sixth place with 26 points.
Auzmendi broke the deadlock in the 40th minute, capitalising on one of Aldosivi's few defensive lapses. The home side had created just one big chance by then, while Gimnasia were already showing more intent in attack. A yellow card for Aldosivi's Mateo Godoy shortly after the break hinted at growing frustration as the visitors pushed for more.
Colazo doubled the lead in the 66th minute, and the momentum shifted decisively. Aldosivi had attempted 30 crosses but managed only six successful ones, while Gimnasia's defenders cleared 57 balls from danger. The hosts responded with a substitution of their own, bringing on Ignacio Miramón in the 87th minute, but it came too late to change the complexion of the game.
Gaitan sealed the victory with a third goal in the 78th minute, giving Gimnasia something to build on after their 1-0 win over River Plate the previous week. Aldosivi registered 11 shots off target compared to just four on target, while their expected goals figure of 0.86 suggested they had not converted their opportunities effectively. Gimnasia's 0.91 xG told a similar story of chances created without dominance.
The statistics showed symmetry in possession at 50-50, but the quality of attacks told a different tale. Aldosivi accumulated 100 attacks against 108 for the visitors, yet their defensive work produced 34 clearances compared to Gimnasia's 57. The hosts remain rooted at 14th with eight points from eight draws and eight defeats, while Gimnasia's sixth-place standing reflects their eight victories this campaign.