Dramatic finish: late equaliser seals promotion for Gimnasia de Mendoza | OneFootball

Ariel Broggi’s team equalized on the last play of regular time, 1-1 against Deportivo Madryn, were better in the penalty shootout, and will be in the top tier of Argentine football in the 2026 season. The penalty was correctly awarded for a handball in the box by match referee Nicolás Ramírez, and Lencioni, with a great strike, made it 1-1. There were only 2 minutes left in the match.

And Gimnasia de Mendoza made history. At the Estadio Ciudad de Vicente López, they won 4-1 (3-0 on penalties) against Dep. Madryn, and were promoted to the top tier of Argentine football for the first time in their history.

The Mendoza side secured the win from the spot, after regulation time finished 1-1 thanks to goals by Luis Silba and Facundo Lencioni, from the penalty spot, in the second half, and on Platense’s pitch they wrote the most important page since their founding in August 1908.

Starting in 2026, Ariel Broggi’s men will rub shoulders with River, Boca, Racing, Independiente, and San Lorenzo, becoming the third team from Mendoza in Argentina’s top flight, as Godoy Cruz and Independiente Rivadavia are already there.

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