Estudiantes L.P. 1, Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata 0

LA PLATA, Argentina (Interstat) — In a gritty, foul-marred La Plata derby that defied pregame projections, Estudiantes La P opened its Primera Nacional campaign with a 1-0 victory over crosstown rival Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata on Monday night. The match, played before a charged atmosphere at Estadio Juan Carmelo Zerillo, was decided by a 62nd-minute goal from Estudiantes substitute Tiago Palacios. The result handed Gimnasia a defeat in its season opener in Argentina’s second division. The game’s narrative was one of statistical improbability. Pre-match analytics from Interstat heavily favored the home side, projecting Gimnasia with a 71.9% probability… Read more...