Tristán Suárez beat Gimnasia y Esgrima de Jujuy 2-0 at the 23 de Agosto stadium to become the new leaders of Group B in the Primera Nacional. The visitors settled the head-to-head contest in the first half and moved to 42 points, one above the Lobo.
The match brought together the division's top two sides and carried that tension from the start. Gimnasia tried to set the terms at home, but Tristán Suárez were more precise in both penalty areas and used their opportunities before half-time.
Nicolás Fernández opened the scoring after 20 minutes. The first blow changed the match and forced the Jujuy side to take more risks against opponents who were comfortable protecting their lead and attacking the space.
Diego Becker doubled the advantage eight minutes later. The 2-0 scoreline concentrated the visitors' efficiency into a short spell and left Gimnasia facing a demanding deficit in the second half.
The home coaching staff made three changes at the interval and added more options during the second period, but the Lobo could not find a goal. Tristán Suárez protected the result, kept a clean sheet and completed a win with sporting and territorial significance.
The victory left the Lechero as sole leaders on 42 points, with Gimnasia second on 41 after a third consecutive defeat. In round 25, Tristán Suárez host Almirante Brown and the Jujuy side remain at home to face Chaco For Ever.
