Gimnasia y Tiro 1–0 Deportivo Maipo | Primera Nacional | 27 July 2026

Gimnasia y Tiro edged out Deportivo Maipo with a hard-fought 1–0 victory at home in the Primera Nacional on Sunday morning. The result lifted the Salta-based side in the promotion race, while Deportivo Maipo remain locked in the mid-table battle.

Match Overview

The only goal of the game arrived in the 34th minute when Gimnasia y Tiro’s holding midfielder stole possession deep in the opposition half and played a crisp through ball to the right winger, who cut inside and slotted a low shot past the Maipo goalkeeper. The home side dominated possession for long stretches but lacked the final ball to double the lead.

Deportivo Maipo, meanwhile, struggled to create clear chances against a well-organized Gimnasia defense that recorded its fourth clean sheet of the campaign. The visitors’ best opportunity came late in the second half when a header from a corner kick sailed just over the crossbar.

Tactical Story

Gimnasia y Tiro coach opted for a compact 4-4-1-1 formation, pressing high in midfield and forcing Maipo into long balls. The strategy paid off, as the away side managed only three shots on target. Maipo’s usual creative outlet, playmaker Lucas Comelli, was kept quiet by a man‑marking scheme.

Standings Impact

The win moves Gimnasia y Tiro to 31 points, keeping pace with the top five in the Primera Nacional Group A. Deportivo Maipo remain on 24 points, eight adrift of the playoff spots with a game in hand.