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Gimnasia crushes Platense to secure playoff spot

Gimnasia secured a 3-0 victory over Platense, clinching a playoff spot for the first time since 2021.


Gimnasia crushes Platense to secure playoff spot

Gimnasia defeated Platense 3-0 in the final matchday of the Clausura 2025. The game, held at the Ciudad de Vicente López stadium and covered by the Argentine News Agency, saw the visiting team score all three goals. Manuel Panaro (20') and Marcelo Torres (42') found the net in the first half, with Franco Torres (41') sealing the win in the second. With this victory, 'El Lobo' secured seventh place in Zone B with 22 points, qualifying for the playoffs for the first time since the current Argentine football format was introduced in 2021. They will face Unión in the Round of 16 at the 15 de Abril stadium. Platense, coached by interim manager Hernán Lamberti, finished last with 12 points. The match began with a chance for Platense, but a shot from Orsini was saved by goalkeeper Insfran. The opening goal came from a mistake by Platense's goalkeeper, allowing Panaro to head the ball in. Gimnasia extended their lead with a brilliant solo effort from Marcelo Torres. In the second half, Silva Torrejón provided an assist for Franco Torres to score the final 3-0.