Gimnasia Jujuy Edge Past Chaco For Ever 1:0 in Primera Nacional
Gimnasia Jujuy claimed a narrow victory over Chaco For Ever with a 1:0 win in the Primera Nacional's regular season round 25 on Saturday evening. The match ended with a decisive moment in the 63rd minute when Chaco's J. Carrizo turned the ball into his own net. To be fair, this was the only goal of a contest where neither side could quite find their rhythm.
The own goal came after a period of back-and-forth play where both teams had their chances. Gimnasia registered four shots on target compared to Chaco's three, though neither side could convert their opportunities into a second goal. And here's the thing — the statistics showed a fairly even contest with both sides holding 50 per cent possession.
Chaco For Ever's evening grew more difficult when J. Carrizo received his second yellow card in the 86th minute and was sent off, leaving his side to finish with ten men. The referee had already shown Carrizo a caution in the 77th minute following a booking for Gimnasia's R. Garay in the 58th. Multiple substitutions came in the second half, with Chaco making three changes in the 71st minute alone before the dismissal.
The numbers told a story of a closely matched encounter. Gimnasia generated 127 attacks against Chaco's 117, while corners were distributed 10 to 2 in the hosts' favour. Shots went 5 to 4 off target, with the on-target figures showing Gimnasia's slight edge at 4 versus 3.
The result lifts Gimnasia further clear at third place with 46 points from 27 games, while Chaco For Ever remain in 12th position with 29 points. By then, the gap between the two sides stood at 17 points in a league where every result matters. The hosts ended a run of mixed recent form, having dropped points in four of their last five matches before this victory.