Deportivo Riestra continued their positive form with a narrow 1-0 home win over Gimnasia La Plata in the Argentine Division 1 on September 20, 2025. The solitary goal, scored in the first half, was enough to separate the two sides and secure a valuable three points for Riestra at their home ground. The decisive moment came from a set-piece, with a Riestra defender rising highest to power a header into the net from a corner kick. Gimnasia La Plata controlled much of the possession throughout the match but struggled to break down a disciplined and deep Riestra defensive block. The visitors' best chance came in the second half when their striker was denied from point-blank range by an outstanding reflex save from the Riestra goalkeeper. This result marked another clean sheet and win for an organized Riestra side, pushing them further away from the relegation conversation, while it was a frustrating setback for Gimnasia. The Gimnasia manager lamented his team's inability to convert dominance into goals, while the Riestra coach praised his team's defensive resilience and commitment. The lineups showed Riestra's effective low-block strategy against Gimnasia's more possession-based approach.