Match report

San Martin S.J. Defeats Gimnasia L.P. 1-0 in Liga Profesional Argentina

San Martin S.J.
San Martin S.J.
1–0
FT
Gimnasia L.P.
Gimnasia L.P.
Aug 23, 2025

San Martin S.J. stunned Gimnasia L.P. with a narrow 1-0 victory in their Liga Profesional Argentina clash. The game's decisive moment came when M. Iacobellis converted a penalty in the 54th minute, securing a hard-fought win for San Martin S.J. Despite multiple substitutions and yellow cards, Gimnasia L.P. could not find an equalizer.

Key Facts

  • • San Martin S.J. vs Gimnasia L.P. ended 1-0
  • • M. Iacobellis scored the winning penalty
  • • Two yellow cards for Gimnasia L.P. (L. Castro, G. Suso)
  • • San Martin S.J. had one yellow card for N. Watson
  • • Lucas Diarte received a yellow card for San Martin S.J. in stoppage time

Lineups

San Martin S.J.

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Borgogno (G)
  • 16 A. Portillo (D)
  • 2 R. Caseres (D)
  • 6 L. Recalde (D)
  • 30 L. Diarte (D)
  • 14 Pablo Garcia (M)
  • 21 N. Watson (M)
  • 18 S. Salle (M)
  • 10 S. Gonzalez (M)
  • 28 M. Iacobellis (M)
  • 11 I. Maestro (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 M. Velazco
  • 26 J. Marchio
  • 39 M. Orihuela
  • 4 A. Molina
  • 3 L. Alvarez
  • 22 S. Jaurena
  • 19 L. T. Escalante
  • 15 J. Cavallaro
  • 37 J. Menendez
  • 27 T. Fernandez
  • 32 F. Anselmo
  • 25 F. Toloza

Gimnasia L.P.

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 23 N. Insfran (G)
  • 15 J. Pintado (D)
  • 4 R. Giampaoli (D)
  • 6 G. Suso (D)
  • 14 P. Silva Torrejon (D)
  • 18 M. Seoane (M)
  • 36 N. Garayalde (M)
  • 24 J. Merlo (M)
  • 19 L. Castro (M)
  • 38 M. Panaro (M)
  • 32 M. Torres (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 L. Ingolotti
  • 13 German Conti
  • 2 F. Corbalan
  • 33 J. Villalba
  • 5 F. Di Biasi
  • 34 L. Mamut
  • 16 A. Max
  • 8 B. Merlini
  • 20 J. Perez
  • 10 A. Sosa
  • 31 S. Lomonaco
  • 43 M. Zalazar

Timeline

  1. Gimnasia L.P.
    9' Gimnasia L.P. Card · Yellow Card
    L. Castro

    Foul

  2. Gimnasia L.P.
    38' Gimnasia L.P. Card · Yellow Card
    G. Suso

    Foul

  3. Gimnasia L.P.
    46' Gimnasia L.P. subst · Substitution 1
    Off: L. Castro · On: Bautista Merlini
  4. San Martin S.J.
    51' San Martin S.J. Var · Penalty cancelled
    I. Maestro Puch
  5. San Martin S.J.
    54' San Martin S.J. Goal · Penalty
    M. Iacobellis
  6. San Martin S.J.
    62' San Martin S.J. subst · Substitution 1
    Off: P. García · On: S. Jaurena
  7. Gimnasia L.P.
    66' Gimnasia L.P. subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Seoane · On: L. Mamut
  8. Gimnasia L.P.
    66' Gimnasia L.P. subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Merlo · On: J. Pérez
  9. San Martin S.J.
    70' San Martin S.J. subst · Substitution 2
    Off: I. Maestro Puch · On: F. Toloza
  10. San Martin S.J.
    71' San Martin S.J. subst · Substitution 3
    Off: S. Gonzalez · On: L. T. Escalante
  11. San Martin S.J.
    80' San Martin S.J. Card · Yellow Card
    N. Watson

    Foul

  12. San Martin S.J.
    84' San Martin S.J. subst · Substitution 4
    Off: S. Salle · On: M. Orihuela
  13. San Martin S.J.
    84' San Martin S.J. subst · Substitution 5
    Off: M. Iacobellis · On: A. Molina
  14. Gimnasia L.P.
    85' Gimnasia L.P. subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Panaro · On: S. Lomonaco
  15. Gimnasia L.P.
    85' Gimnasia L.P. subst · Substitution 5
    Off: N. Garayalde · On: M. Zalazar
  16. San Martin S.J.
    90'+3 San Martin S.J. Card · Yellow Card
    Lucas Diarte

    Argument

Match Stats

Stat San Martin S.J. Gimnasia L.P.
Fouls 9 6
Pass Accuracy 76% 82%
Offsides 1 4
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 13 14
Corners 7 4
Total Passes 330 387
Yellow Cards 2 2
Blocked Shots 4 3
Shots on Target 4 2
xG 1.11 0.85
Shots off Target 5 9
Possession 47% 53%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 252 319
Shots Inside Box 6 10
Saves 2 3
Shots Outside Box 7 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ San Martin S.J. capitalized on a VAR-canceled penalty by I. Maestro Puch, converting the next penalty attempt through M. Iacobellis in the 54th minute
  • ▸ Multiple substitutions did not shift the momentum, as San Martin S.J. held firm to secure their lead against a determined Gimnasia L.P.