Gimnasia M. and Boca Juniors drew in a dramatic finish

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Liga Profesional Argentina

A goal from Esteban Fernández in stoppage time gave Gimnasia M. a 2-2 draw that rewarded their effort in a match they dominated in possession.

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A dramatic ending

The clock was ticking at 90+3' when Esteban Fernández became the local hero, scoring the equalizer that sealed the 2-2 in a match that seemed destined for Boca Juniors.

With this result, Gimnasia M. secures a valuable point in their struggle to climb out of the lower part of the table.

Dominance without reward

Despite controlling the ball 59% of the time, Gimnasia M. could not translate that possession into effective dominance. The local team registered 17 shots, of which 11 were inside the area, compared to Boca Juniors' 12 shots, but the lack of clarity in the final third was evident.

This reflects a trend in the game: possession dominance does not always translate into attacking effectiveness.

Key players of the match

I. Sabatini stood out as the player of the match, with a rating of 8.02, though his impact was more defensive than offensive, scoring a goal but with no assists or notable dribbles.

On Boca's side, Alan Velasco and Kevin Zenón also scored, but it was not enough to secure all three points.

Implications in the table

With this draw, Boca Juniors remains in second place with 30 points, while Gimnasia M. clings to hope of climbing positions, now with 19 points in eleventh place.

The battle for the top spots intensifies, and every point counts in this phase of the tournament.

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