Gimnasia Mendoza vs Vélez Sarsfield

Gimnasia Mendoza produced a sensational comeback to stun Zone A leaders Vélez Sarsfield 3-2 at the Víctor Legrotaglie Stadium, marking a dream debut for new manager Darío Franco. Vélez looked to be cruising after Florián Monzón struck in the 2nd minute and Manuel Lanzini doubled the lead in the 11th with a sharp finish set up by Diego Valdés. The visitors appeared in total control. Ezequiel Muñoz headed in from a set piece on the stroke of half-time to give Gimnasia hope. Agustín Módica powered home another header in the 82nd minute to draw level, and an Emanuel Mammana own goal in stoppage time completed the dramatic turnaround. The defeat dents Vélez's charge at the top of Zone A, where they had been leading with 22 points. For Gimnasia, it couldn't have been a better start to the Franco era.