Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata confirmed its good present in the Copa Argentina by defeating Acassuso 3-0 at the Caseros stadium. The team from La Plata became the first to secure its ticket to the round of 16. The first half was tight and with few scoring opportunities. However, the second half had all the action from the Lobo. At 7 minutes into the second half, Franco Torres took advantage of a mistake by the opponent to score the 1-0. The impact was lethal for Acassuso, which could not react when, just three minutes later, Renzo Giampaoli captured a rebound after a corner kick and sent the ball to the back of the net for the 2-0. Finally, with five minutes left to close, Gimnasia's young sensation appeared: Nicolás Barros Schelotto. In a mistake by Acassuso's defense, the son of Mellizo recovered the ball and kicked a long shot to score, with a great goal, the final 3-0. In this way, Gimnasia leaves behind the doubts of the local tournament and is excited about the Copa Argentina, being the first to install itself in the round of the 16 best teams in the country. Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata now waits for the winner of the match between San Lorenzo and Deportivo Riestra. The team from La Plata demonstrated its defensive solidity and its ability to create scoring opportunities. The victory over Acassuso is an important step towards the goal of advancing in the Copa Argentina. Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata is in good shape and seeks to continue adding victories in the tournament. The team's performance was impressive, and they are now focused on the next round.