In a closely contested match in the Primera Nacional competition, Deportivo Riestra snatched a 2-1 victory against Gimnasia y Esgrima de Jujuy taking advantage of their home ground.

Despite Gimnasia y Esgrima de Jujuy opening the scoring just over 10 minutes into the game, Deportivo Riestra proved resilient and managed to draw level before the close of the first half at 31 minutes, showcasing their solid team performance and ability to respond under pressure. This goal, crucial in shifting the momentum, was a direct result of their effective offensive strategies.

The match-changing goal that put Deportivo Riestra on top came in the 50th minute of the second half. The team's collective offensive effort, though meeting considerable resistance from their opponents, eventually paid off. This was demonstrated by the higher number of offsides committed by Deportivo Riestra (3) as compared to Gimnasia y Esgrima de Jujuy (4), indicating an aggressive attacking approach.

In terms of discipline, both teams ended with a fairly equal performance. Gimnasia y Esgrima de Jujuy collected two yellow cards in the second half betraying their difficult position later into the game while Deportivo Riestra also picked up one caution signifying a game with a reasonably high level of discipline.

Strategically, it is worth noting that Gimnasia y Esgrima de Jujuy had more corner kicks (6) compared to Deportivo Riestra's (3), which indicates they were pressing forward, winning the ball in offensive areas more frequently. However, their inability to convert these set-play opportunities into goals ultimately cost them the match.

Ultimately, in this closely contested fixture, Deportivo Riestra's effectiveness in capitalizing on their chances proved decisive. Their resilience in overturning an early deficit, combined with maintaining discipline under pressure and keeping their defensive structure intact, particularly in the second half allowed them to clinch this victory. Despite Gimnasia y Esgrima de Jujuy's more aggressive attacking play, particularly exemplified by the number of corner kicks they won, their inability to make the most of these chances undermined their efforts, demonstrating the importance of efficacy in front of goal in determining match outcomes.

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