Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata 3, Platense 0

VICENTE LÓPEZ, Buenos Aires (Interstat) — In a stunning opening match of the Primera Nacional season, Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata delivered a commanding performance, shutting out Platense 3-0 on the road Monday at Estadio Ciudad de Vicente López. The result defied pregame projections, as the visiting squad dominated a match that statistical models heavily favored the home side to win. Interstat’s game simulator had projected a 1-1 draw, and its ELO system gave Platense a 63.20 percent probability of victory. Instead, Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata secured a comprehensive victory to start its campaign. The match was… Read more...