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Gimnasia faces Sarmiento with international qualification hopes at stake
Gimnasia hosts Sarmiento in La Plata in a match with major stakes for both teams.
Gimnasia is trying to qualify for international competition, including the Copa Libertadores, which it has not played in 19 years.
A win is crucial to keep its Libertadores hopes alive, although the team could still have a mathematical chance if it does not win.
Gimnasia also needs points to strengthen its position for the Copa Sudamericana.
Sarmiento is one point behind Gimnasia in their group and has lost only two of its last 11 matches.
Gimnasia comes into the game after beating Huracán, while Sarmiento is looking to respond after a disputed 1-1 draw with Barracas.
The result will shape both teams’ international qualification hopes as the season reaches its final stretch.
Gimnasia hosts Sarmiento on Friday in a match that could affect both teams’ hopes of qualifying for international competitions.
Gimnasia needs a win to keep its hopes of returning to the Copa Libertadores alive, after 19 years without playing in the tournament.
The team also needs points to improve its position in the places for the Copa Sudamericana.
Sarmiento is one point behind Gimnasia in their group and has lost only two of its last 11 matches.
Gimnasia is coming off a win over Huracán, while Sarmiento drew 1-1 with Barracas in a match that included disputed refereeing decisions.
- Who
- Gimnasia and Sarmiento.
- What
- They will play a match with international qualification hopes at stake. Gimnasia needs a win to keep its Copa Libertadores hopes alive.
- When
- Friday. The article gives two different kickoff times: 18:00 and 19:00.
- Where
- La Plata, Argentina.
- Why
- Gimnasia is seeking to improve its chances of qualifying for the Copa Libertadores and Copa Sudamericana; Sarmiento is among the leading teams in its group.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Gimnasia beat Sarmiento 2-1 in Junín in the Apertura.
Gimnasia beat Huracán after a run of several draws.
Sarmiento drew 1-1 with Barracas in a match involving disputed refereeing decisions.
Gimnasia is scheduled to host Sarmiento in La Plata.
- Gimnasia’s Copa Libertadores drought
- 19 years
- Gimnasia’s recent result
- Beat Huracán
- Sarmiento’s recent record
- Lost two of its last 11 matches
- Earlier meeting
- Gimnasia beat Sarmiento 2-1 in Junín during the Apertura
- Match venue
- La Plata