In a weak performance, Independent fell before Gym by 1 to 0 in Avellaneda. The commitment corresponded to the 3rd date of Group A of the League Cup 2024. Defeat confirmed, Carlos Tevez shared these words: “We lost due to our mistake, but I am responsible for the game not appearing”.
While he also added the following: “It is better that it happens to us now. Since our mistake the game became difficult for us. It is always difficult for us to calm down on our court. We want to score the third goal before the first”. Fans on social media are sharing negative reactions to Rojo’s performance in general terms.
Aguilar’s mistake
Analyzing the development of the match, Independiente handled the ball and Gimnasia attacked on the counter-attack almost the entire match. At 27 minutes the scoring would open. After a bad pass behind by Felipe Aguilar, Saravia took advantage of the error and was one-on-one with Rodrigo Rey. The steering wheel would not fail and the Wolf would take advantage.
In the second half, Tevez’s team had several scoring chances. While Gimnasia had some cons to end the match. But finally the story ended in a 1-0 victory for Lobo. With this defeat Independiente partially fell to 2nd position in Group A with 6 units. It is worth remembering that the four best will qualify for the quarterfinals.
Independent Agenda
After today’s defeat, Independiente’s next match will take place on Thursday the 8th. For the 4th date of the group stage, Tevez’s team will face Huracán from 9:15 p.m. in Parque Patricios. Later you will see the faces with Central Rosary on Tuesday the 13th in Avellaneda. While on Monday the 18th Independiente will play against Institute In cordoba.
THE GOAL OF TRIUMPH! Aguilar left it short and Saravia took the opportunity to score the 1-0 with which @gimnasiaoficial took the victory against Independiente in the #CopaDeLaLiga. pic.twitter.com/3qrEX50L6o
— ESPN Argentina (@ESPNArgentina) February 4, 2024
