LA PLATA, Argentina (Interstat) — Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata delivered a massive upset Sunday, defeating River Plate 1-0 in a Primera Nacional match at Estadio Mâs Monumental. The result defied projections that heavily favored the home side.

Substitute Marcelo Torres scored the game’s only goal to secure the victory for the visitors. The win gives Gimnasia a perfect start to its season record, while River Plate begins its campaign with a loss. The match was a physical affair, with five yellow cards issued in second-half stoppage time alone.