Gimnasia y Esgrima Upsets Union in Argentine Primera Nacional Match
SANTA FE, Argentina (Interstat) — Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata secured a 2-1 road victory over Union on Monday in a Primera Nacional match at Estadio 15 de Abril. The result was an upset, as statistical models heavily favored the home side. Manuel Panaro Miramon opened the scoring for the visitors in the 18th minute. Union’s Cristian Tarragona equalized in the 53rd, but a 24th-minute strike from substitute Enzo Martínez, who also assisted on the first goal, proved to be the winner. The match was a physical affair, featuring six yellow cards. Gimnasia begins its season with a win, while Union starts with a loss.