Gimnasia y Esgrima de Mendoza edged out Defensores de Belgrano with a narrow 1-0 win in a Primera Nacional fixture on October 6, 2025. The solitary goal, scored in the second half, was enough to separate the two sides in a tightly contested match at Mendoza's home ground. The game's decisive moment came from a well-worked team move, finished calmly by the home striker, giving Defensores de Belgrano's goalkeeper no chance. Both teams had periods of possession, but Gimnasia's defense held firm under late pressure to secure a valuable clean sheet and three points. This result strengthens Gimnasia y Esgrima's standing in the league table, while Defensores de Belgrano will be disappointed not to have taken at least a point from a match where they matched their opponents for large spells. The narrow margin of victory highlights the competitive nature of the Primera Nacional.