Club de Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata 1104613 225717724 2008-07-15T01:43:24Z 216.190.22.156 /* Current squad */ {{otheruses|Gimnasia y Esgrima}} {{Football club infobox | clubname = Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata | image = [[Image:CGELP.gif|150px]] | fullname = Club de Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata | nickname = El Lobo, Los Triperos, Mensanas, Basureros | founded = [[June 3]], [[1887]] | ground = [[Estadio Juan Carlos Zerillo]],<br>[[La Plata]], [[Argentina]] | capacity = 31,460<ref>{{cite web |last = |first = |date = |title = The Football Stadiums of South America |publisher = Fussballtempel |url = http://www.fussballtempel.net/conmebol/listeconmebol.html |accessdate = 2008-06-29 }}</ref> | chairman = {{flagicon|Argentina}} Walter Gisande | manager = {{flagicon|Uruguay}} [[Guillermo Sanguinetti]] | league = [[Primera División Argentina|Argentine Primera División]] | season = [[2007-2008 in Argentine football#Torneo Clausura .28.22Closing.22 Tournament.29|Clausura 2008]] | position = 17th| | shirtsupplier = [[Puma AG|Puma]]| | shirtsponsors = Medical Hair, Silver sports| | pattern_la1=|pattern_b1=_ navyhorizontal|pattern_ra1=_darkblueshoulders| leftarm1=FFFFFF|body1=FFFFFF|rightarm1=FFFFFF|shorts1=FFFFFF|socks1=FFFFFF| pattern_la2=|pattern_b2=_whitehorizontal|pattern_ra2=_whiteshoulders| leftarm2=000088|body2=000088|rightarm2=000088|shorts2=000088|socks2=000088| }} '''Club de Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata''' (CGE or GELP, in English, "Gymnastics and Fencing Club of La Plata") is an [[Argentina|Argentine]] sports club from [[La Plata]], [[province of Buenos Aires]]. It was founded on [[June 3]], [[1887]], as '''Club de Gimnasia y Esgrima'''. Its principal sport is [[Association football|football]], and it competes in the [[Primera División Argentina]], Argentina's premier league. Its stadium is the [[Estadio Juan Carlos Zerillo]], also known as the Estadio del Bosque, with a 31,460 spectator capacity. Gimnasia y Esgrima was a champion of "División Intermedia" of [[Football in Argentina|Argentine football]] in 1915, of the [[Primera División Argentina|Primera División]] in 1929, and was a runner-up in the [[Primera División Argentina|Primera División]] in 1924, during the amateur period. In the professional era, Gimnasia was champion of the [[Copa Centenario de la AFA]] in 1994 and of the [[Primera B Nacional Argentina|Segunda División]] in 1944, 1947 and 1952; in addition, it was a runner-up in the [[Primera División Argentina|Primera División]] in five opportunities. It has been in the [[Primera División Argentina|Primera División]] for 69 seasons, being the eighth club in terms of number of years participating at this level. ==History== {{main|History of Club de Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata}} The "Club de Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata" was founded on [[June 3]], [[1887]] as a civil association, and thus is the oldest surviving football club in the whole of South America.<ref>[http://hastaelgolsiempre.com/history-organisation/ Hasta El Gol Siempre article]</ref> Its foundation came barely five years after the creation of the City of [[La Plata]] in 1882. The first sports offered to its members were, as its Spanish name indicates, gymnastics and fencing. Clubs supporting these sports were common among the upper classes at the end of the 19th century (''cf.'' the prior foundation of [[Gimnasia y Esgrima de Buenos Aires]] in 1880). Later on, other disciplines were added, including track and field, football, basketball and rugby. The institution changed name a few times: from April to December 1897 it was called a "Club de Esgrima" due to the fact that fencing was the only activity practised at that moment. On [[December 17]], [[1897]] it returned to its original name: "Club de Gimnasia y Esgrima". From July 1952 to [[September 30]], [[1955]], the club was named "Club de Gimnasia y Esgrima de Eva Perón", due to the fact that the city of La Plata itself had been renamed "Eva Perón" in 1952, after [[Eva Perón]]'s death. The city returned to its previous name during the government of the [[Revolución Libertadora|"''Liberating Revolution''"]], and so did the club. However, it remained unduly identified legally as "Club de Gimnasia y Esgrima ''de'' La Plata", a mistake that was corrected on [[August 7]], [[1964]] after the new statute was approved. === Amateur era (1891–1930) === [[Image:GELP Colores.jpg|thumb|The colours of C.G.E.]] Gimnasia had to abandon its original field at the corner of 13th and 71st streets, in 1905; at that time, it chose to discontinue the practice of football and to devote the club mainly to social activities. As a result, some members who were interested in playing football left and founded a club devoted principally to that activity: [[Estudiantes de La Plata]]. Later, in 1912, a group of football players who were in conflict with Estudiantes de La Plata joined Club Independencia, which later merged with Gimnasia y Esgrima in 1914, thereby returning to the practice of football. In 1915 Gimnasia y Esgrima joins "División Intermedia", wins the championship and thus promotion to the [[Primera División Argentina]]. On that year, Gimnasia obtains the two cups that were in dispute: Competencia Adolfo J. Bullrich Cup and Campeonato Intermedia Cup.<ref>{{cite web |date=2000 |title=Final Tables Argentina Second Level 1937–2000 |publisher=RSSSF |url=http://www.rsssf.com/tablesa/arg2hist.html |accessdate=2008-05-01 }}</ref> On [[April 27]], [[1916]], Gimnasia played against Estudiantes de La Plata, its classic rival, for the first time. The match took place at the Estudiantes de La Plata' field ([[Estadio Jorge Luis Hirschi|1st and 57th streets]]), where Gimnasia y Esgrima defeated its classic rival 1–0. That year, Gimnasia finished the championship in fourth place, behind [[Racing Club]], [[Club Atlético Platense|Platense]] and [[River Plate]], with nine victories, nine ties and three defeats. In 1921 Gimnasia would again reach fourth place, behind [[Racing Club]], [[River Plate]] and [[Club Atlético Independiente|Independiente]], as a result of 23 victories, six ties and nine defeats. On [[April 27]], [[1924]] the new stadium was inaugurated, located in La Plata's main park ("El Bosque", ''the Forest'') at the intersection of 60th avenue and 118th street; it was named [[Estadio Juan Carlos Zerillo]]. Gimnasia y Esgrima remained undefeated in its new stadium for 15 months (from its first official meeting until July 1925).<ref>{{cite web |last=Clerici |first=Ángelo |title=Estadio "Juan Zerillo" |publisher=Gelp.org |url=http://www.geocities.com/Colosseum/Stadium/4986/gelpstad.htm |accessdate = 2008-05-01}}</ref> On that year, Gimnasia achieved second place, behind [[Club Atlético San Lorenzo de Almagro|San Lorenzo]], with 15 victories, seven ties and one defeat. ==== Title of 1929 ==== [[Image:GELP Plantel 1929.jpg|thumb|left|The team of 1929.]] In 1929, Gimnasia y Esgrima obtains its only First Division title in the amateur era, after a campaign that included fourteen victories and three defeats. The championship of 1929 was organized along the Copa Estímulo format, that is, teams where separated in two zones ("even" and "odd"), the title being defined in a game between the winners of each zone. Gimnasia y Esgrima won the first place in the "odd zone", which included [[Club Atlético River Plate|River Plate]], [[Racing Club]], [[Club Atlético Huracán|Huracán]], and [[Estudiantes de La Plata]], among other teams. The "even zone" was won by [[Boca Juniors]], that qualified thus for the final meeting. The final took place on [[February 9]], [[1930]] at the old stadium of [[Club Atlético River Plate|River Plate]] (at the intersection of Alvear and Tagle in [[Recoleta]]). On that day, Gimnasia fielded: [[Felipe Scarpone|Scarpone]], Di Giano and [[Evaristo Delovo|Delovo]]; Rusciti, Santillán and Belli; Curell, [[Francisco Varallo|Varallo]], Maleani, Díaz, and Morgada. After being down 0–1 at half time, the team turned the result and won 2-1 with two goals by Martin Maleani. That same year Gimnasia won the "''Reserve''" championship.<ref>The "''Reserve''", previously known as "the Third team", is the team composed of club players who do not participate regularly in the First Division.</ref> Consequently, Gimnasia y Esgrima became the first club of [[La Plata]] to earn a title in a competition organized by an Association recognized by [[FIFA]]. ==== The European Tour of 1930/1931 ==== [[Image:GELP - Plantel de la Gira de 1930.jpg|thumb|right|The team posing in Europe during the tour of [[1931]].]] Between December 1930 and April 1931, Gimnasia's team, which later would be known as "El Expreso" (in English, "The Express"), toured Europe and Brazil. Gimnasia became the first Argentine club outside [[Greater Buenos Aires]] to compete in [[Europe]], and the first ever to play in [[Portugal]], [[Czechoslovakia]], [[Austria]] and [[Italy]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Abrodos |first=Roberto |title="Un puñado de deportistas que hizo conocer la ciudad de La Plata en Europa" ("''A small group of players put La Plata on the map of Europe''") |publisher=Agencia NOVA |url=http://www.novanoticias.com.ar/nota.asp?n=2008_2_25&id=48111&id_tiponota=11 |accessdate=2008-05-01 }}</ref> In the European portion of the tour, Gimnasia played twenty-two games, winning eleven and losing six.<ref>[http://www.geocities.com/colosseum/stadium/4986/gelp1930.htm Statistics of the 1930/1931 Tour of Europe.]</ref> On February 15, 1931, Gimnasia defeated [[TSV 1860 München|Sportverein München]] 4-0 at [[Munich]], in a game remarkable for being the first match played by an Argentine team on a snow-covered pitch.<ref>[http://www.geocities.com/colosseum/stadium/4986/gelp1930.htm Comments on the 1930/1931 Tour of Europe (in Spanish).]</ref> On March 8, Gimnasia won 3-1 over [[Sparta Prague|''AC Sparta Praha'']] at [[Prague]], a team that was arguably the strongest in Europe at the time, and that no South American team had yet defeated.<ref>[http://laplataencuerpoyalma.blogspot.com/2008/02/1930-gira-europea-de-gimnasia-y-esgrima.html European tour of Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata, 1930-1931.]</ref> Gimnasia also won its matches against three of the most important European clubs: a 3-1 victory against [[Real Madrid]] (at Madrid, on January 1, 1931), 2-1 against [[FC Barcelona]] (at Barcelona, on January 6, 1931), and 1-0 against [[Benfica]] (at Lisbon, on March 29, 1931). === Professional era (1931–2008) === ==== El Expreso of 1933 ==== [[Image:GELP El Expreso.png|thumb|The team of 1933.]] Already in the professional era, Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata entered in the history of Argentine soccer with a famous team known as "El Expreso" (The Express). The "1933 Express" comfortably won the first round of the First Division championship. In the second round, Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata led the championship, until it faced [[Boca Juniors]] and [[San Lorenzo de Almagro]]. In these matches, Gimnasia was subject to openly biased arbitration.<ref>[http://www.pagina12.com.ar/diario/suplementos/libero/11-2005-12-23.html Gimnasia's Place in the glory (Pagina/12 Newspaper, in Spanish)]</ref> In the latter game, the referee Rojo Miró favoured so blatantly San Lorenzo that the Gimnasia players famously refused to continue with the charade, and "went on strike." They simply sat on the field, while San Lorenzo scored unopposedly, before the referee terminated the game with a 7–1 outcome. The 1933 team ended in the fourth place (San Lorenzo was the champion) with a record of 21 victories, four draws and nine defeats.<ref>{{cite web |last=Clerici |first=Angelo |title=El Expreso de 1933 |publisher=Los Triperos |url= http://www.geocities.com/Colosseum/Stadium/4986/gelp1933.htm |accessdate=2008-06-01 }}</ref> However, the legendary Express had been born, and it never left the memory of its fans. The top scorer of The Express was Arturo "El Torito" Naón with 33 goals. ==== Governor Alende Cup (1960) ==== [[Image:GELP Formacion 1960 Copa Alende.jpg|thumb|left|The team of 1960.]] This Cup was disputed in 1960 and was organized by the club [[Estudiantes de La Plata]]. It was called "Gobernador de la [[Province of Buenos Aires|Provincia de Buenos Aires]] Dr. Oscar Alende Cup", in honoring the governor [[Oscar Alende]]. The cup was an international quadrangular, comprising friendly matches between Estudiantes, Gimnasia, [[Club Nacional de Football]] and [[Club Atlético Peñarol]], the latter being the two main football clubs from Uruguay. Gimnasia won both meetings against the Uruguayan teams: 5–2 against [[Club Nacional de Football|Nacional]] and 1–0 against [[Club Atlético Peñarol|Peñarol]]. Estudiantes lost its respective games for 0–1 and 2–5. In the last match, Gimnasia tied with Estudiantes 2–2. On [[February 13]], [[1960]], Gimnasia was therefore crowned champion of the Gobernador Alende Cup, at the stadium of its classic archrival, located at the intersection of the 57 & 1 streets of [[La Plata]]. ==== La Barredora (1970) ==== [[Image:GELP - Plantel 1970.jpg|thumb|The 1970 team, ''La Barredora de José''.]] One of the teams most remembered by Gimnasia fans is "''La Barredora''" ("The Sweeper"). After almost a decade alternating good and bad performances, the championships organized by the [[Asociación del Fútbol Argentino|Asociación del Fútbol Argentino (AFA)]] were restructured. The result was the creation of two championships: the "Metropolitano", played by teams affiliated directly to the AFA (and divided in two zones), and the "Nacional", played by the teams placed in the top positions of the "Metropolitano", in addition to teams from the leagues of the Argentine interior. The rest of the teams played the "Promocional" and "Reclasificatorio" cups. Other variants existed, whereby the "Metropolitano" was played as an all-team home-and-away round robin, and the "Nacional" in a two-zone competition. In the first year, 1967, Gimnasia y Esgrima was champion of the "Promocional" tournament. In 1970, Gimnasia y Esgrima finished second the zone "B" behind [[Chacarita Juniors]], and qualified to the "Nacional" semifinal against [[Rosario Central]], who had occupied the first position in the zone "A". At that time, a conflict developped between the players and the club's administration on a disagreement about performance remuneration. Unable to solve the issue, the President Oscar Venturino fielded the club's third division on the semifinal at [[Rosario]]. The final result was a 3–0 victory for [[Rosario Central]].<ref>{{cite web |last = Clerici |first = Angelo |date = |title = El equipo del 70 |publisher = Los Triperos |url = http://www.geocities.com/Colosseum/Stadium/4986/gelp1970.htm |accessdate = 2008-06-01 |}}</ref> The typical eleven in that remarkable team were: [[Hugo Orlando Gatti]]; Ricardo Rezza, José Bernabé Leonardi, José Masnik, Roberto Zywica, Roberto Gonzalo; Héctor Pignani, José Santiago, [[Delio Onnis]], José Néstor Meija, Jorge Castiglia. [[José Varacka]] was the coach. ==== The Return to First Division (1984) ==== After a bad campaign, Gimnasia y Esgrima is relegated to [[Primera B Nacional Argentina|Primera "B"]] in 1979.<ref>[http://www.rsssf.com/tablesa/arg79.html RSSSF, Argentina - Domestic Championships 1979]</ref> The team played in the Second Division between 1980 and 1984, year in which it returns to First Division. The team included football players such as Ricardo "El Pulpo" Kuzemka and Carlos Carrió; its coach was Nito Veiga. In 1984 Gimnasia y Esgrima obtained the third place in the overall table, and thus qualified to dispute an Octogonal for the second promotion to First Division.<ref>[http://www.rsssf.com/tablesa/arg2-84.html RSSSF, Argentina Second Level 1984]</ref> The other teams in the octogonal were [[Racing Club]], [[Argentino de Rosario]], [[Club Atlético Tigre]], [[Defensores de Belgrano]], [[Club Atlético Lanús]], [[Nueva Chicago]], and [[Deportivo Morón]]. Gimnasia reached the final, where it defeated [[Racing Club]] twice, first 3-1 in [[Avellaneda]], and then 4-2 in La Plata on December 30, 1984. After these victories, Gimnasia returned to First Division in 1985 and has been playing there ever since. ==== Copa Centenario de la AFA (1993–94) ==== The [[Argentine Football Association|AFA]] organized in [[1993]] a cup-style (elimination) tournament<ref>{{cite web |last = Asociación del Fútbol Argentino |first = |date = 2007 |title = Asociación del Fútbol Argentino |publisher = |url = http://www.afa.org.ar/?m=news&n=1599&idm=12 |accessdate = 2008-06-30 |}}</ref> named ''[[Copa Centenario de la AFA|Copa Centenario]]'' ("Centennial Cup"), to celebrate its hundredth anniversary. Each first division team played its derby rival in two rounds in a [[double-elimination tournament|double elimination]] system. Gimnasia eliminated its classic rival Estudiantes 1–0 with a goal by [[Guillermo Barros Schelotto]], and qualified for the next round after a 0–0 tie in the return match. Then, Gimnasia successively eliminated [[Newell's Old Boys]], [[Argentinos Juniors]] and [[Belgrano de Córdoba]] to win the "round of winners". [[Club Atlético River Plate|River Plate]] won the "round of losers" and qualified for the final, with Gimnasia having home court advantage. Gimnasia won the final 3–1 with goals by Hugo Romeo Guerra, Fernández and [[Guillermo Barros Schelotto]]. River's goal was scored by Villalba. Gimnasia's winning team included Lavallén; [[Guillermo Sanguinetti|Sanguinetti]], Morant, Ortiz, Dopazo, Fernández, Bianco, Talarico, [[Gustavo Barros Schelotto]], [[Guillermo Barros Schelotto]] and Guerra.<ref>{{cite web |last = |first = |date = 1999/2005 |title = Copa Centenario 1993 |publisher = RSSSF |url = http://www.rsssf.com/tablesa/arg-centenario93.html |accessdate = 2008-06-01 |}}</ref> After winning this cup, Gimnasia was invited to participate on the [[Sanwa Bank Cup]] in [[1994]]. ==== From Griguol to Troglio (1994–2007) ==== With veteran coach [[Carlos Timoteo Griguol]] at the helm, Gimnasia took second place in the 1995 ''Clausura'' tournament, repeating the performance in 1996 and 1998.<ref>{{cite web |last = |first = |date = 1996 |title = Argentina 1995/96 |publisher = RSSSF |url = http://www.rsssf.com/tablesa/arg96.html |accessdate = 2008-06-01 |}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last = |first = |date = 1999 |title = Argentina 1998/99 |publisher = RSSSF |url = http://www.rsssf.com/tablesa/arg99.html |accessdate = 2008-06-01 |}}</ref> Also took second place in 2002 (coached by Ramaciotti).<ref>{{cite web |last = Ciullini |first = Pablo |date = 2005/2007 |title = Argentina 1994/95 |publisher = RSSSF |url = http://www.rsssf.com/tablesa/arg95.html |accessdate = 2008-06-01 |}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last = |first = |date = |title = Argentina 2001/02 |publisher = RSSSF |url = http://www.rsssf.com/tablesa/arg02.html |accessdate = 2008-06-01 |}}</ref> Gimnasia also obtained second place in 2005 under [[Pedro Troglio]]'s management, after an excellent campaign that had them fighting neck to neck with Boca Juniors until the very end of the championship. These strong showings allowed Gimnasia to take part in the top club-level competitions in South America: the [[Copa Sudamericana]] during the 2006 and 2007 editions of the [[Copa Libertadores]]. On [[September 10]], [[2006]], during the halftime of a match against [[Boca Juniors]], club president [[Juan José Muñoz]] confronted (and allegedly threatened) referee Daniel Giménez, who called off the match immediately, with Gimnasia leading 1–0. Muñoz was reprimanded by the football association and temporarily removed from its executive committee,<ref>{{cite web |last = |first = |date = 2006 |title = Muñoz, suspendido por seis meses |publisher = Diario La Nación |url = http://www.lanacion.com.ar/EdicionImpresa/deportiva/nota.asp?nota_id=846275 |accessdate = 2008-06-29 }}</ref> although he was confirmed as Gimnasia's President by the club's board. A few days later, Gimnasia was eliminated from the [[Copa Sudamericana]] by the [[Chile]]an champions [[Colo Colo]], following a quarter final match where a player of Gimnasia was injured by a cement piece thrown by Chilean supporters.<ref>{{cite web |last = |first = |date = 2006 |title = Colo Colo Fans Banned From Copa Sudamericana Return Leg |publisher = Blog Soccergolazo |url = http://soccergolazo.wordpress.com/2006/10/24/colo-colo-fans-banned-from-copa-sudamericana-return-leg |accessdate = 2008-06-29 }}</ref>Due to Gimnasia's physical play in the second leg of the quarter finals in [[Argentina]], [[Argentine Football Association]]'s president [[Julio Grondona]] wrote a personal letter to the president of the ANFP (the Chilean football federation) apologizing for the "roughness" of the Gimnasia players.<ref>{{cite web |last = |first = |date = 2006 |title = Julio Grondona pidió disculpas |publisher = Diario Clarín |url = http://www.clarin.com/diario/2006/10/28/deportes/d-07010.htm |accessdate = 2008-06-29 }}</ref> The pending second half against Boca Juniors was played on [[November 8]], [[2006]]. Boca Juniors scored four goals and won the match. After the match, [[Pedro Troglio|Troglio]] and some of the players hinted that the team had received death threats from some supporters, who wanted to benefit Boca in its championship bid against Gimnasia's archrivals Estudiantes. Nevertheless, Estudiantes obtained the title in the end.<ref>[http://www.ole.clarin.com/jsp/v4/pagina.jsp?pagId=01306002&fecha=20061109 Death threats] - [[Clarín (newspaper)|Clarín]]</ref> La Plata District Attorney Marcelo Romero opened an investigation and cited some players and club officers to testify, but the entire affair was soon dismissed. Player Marcelo Goux refused to participate in the next match and quit the team soon afterwards,<ref>{{cite web |last = |first = |date = 2006 |title = “No voy a hablar” |publisher = Diario Clarín |url = http://www.ole.clarin.com/jsp/v4/pagina.jsp?pagId=01310596&fecha=20061116 |accessdate = 2008-06-29 }}</ref> as did fellow players [[Martín Cardetti]] and Ariel Franco. Many articles condemned Muñoz's handling of the situation, accusing him of lying to the press, and of treating violent fans as his protégés.<ref>{{cite web |last = |first = |date = 2006 |title = Más mentiras |publisher = Diario Clarín |url = http://www.ole.clarin.com/jsp/v4/pagina.jsp?pagId=01310518&fecha=20061116 |accessdate = 2008-06-29 }}</ref> ====2007–08: New management==== After a string of losses in the local championship and the [[Copa Libertadores]], there were renewed calls for Muñoz to resign. Coach Troglio felt the burden of responsibility and quit his post on [[April 2]], [[2007]].<ref>{{cite web |last = Pertierra |first = Martín |date = 2006 |title = Pedro hace el bolso |publisher = Diario Olé |url = http://www.ole.clarin.com/notas/2007/04/03/01392915.html |accessdate = 2008-06-29 }}</ref> Gimnasia hired first famed [[Colombia]]n trainer [[Francisco Maturana]], and then [[Julio César Falcioni]], both with limited success. In the December 2007 election, Muñoz did not run, and the list he supported lost to the opposition. New club president Walter Gisande hired former player [[Guillermo Sanguinetti]] as team coach and tried to convince former players, notably [[Diego Alonso]] and [[Guillermo Barros Schelotto]], to return to Gimnasia. Only Alonso, who was playing in [[China]], made the leap. The new management also campaigned for a return to its traditional ground at ''El Bosque''. Starting April 2008, the stadium underwent a [[structural engineering]] evaluation after all security measures requested by authorities were put in place<ref>{{cite web |last = |first = |date = 2008 |title = ¿Jugamos en el Bosque? |publisher = Diario Olé |url = http://www.ole.clarin.com/notas/2008/04/03/futbollocal/01642491.html |accessdate = 2008-06-29 }}</ref>. On June 2008, Gimnasia was allowed to play again at ''El Bosque''; the return took place in a match against Lanús, the last game of the Clausura 2008 championship. Mayor [[Pablo Bruera]] has indicated that the city will let Gimnasia buy or lease some city-owned lands for erecting a sports complex. === Records and curiosities === [[Image:Carlos Dantón Seppaquercia.jpg|thumb|Carlos Dantón Seppaquercia, 1979.]] * Gimnasia is the oldest club participating in the Argentine Football League, as it was founded on [[June 3]], [[1887]].<ref>{{cite web |last = |first = |date = 1999 |title = Argentina - Foundation Dates of Clubs |publisher = RSSSF |url = http://www.rsssf.com/tablesa/argfound.html |accessdate = 2008-06-29 }}</ref> * Gimnasia was the first South American team to defeat [[Real Madrid CF]] on Spanish soil. The match was played on [[January 1]], [[1931]] and ended with a score of 3–2 for Gimnasia.<ref>{{cite web |last = |first = |date = 2008 |title = Partidos del Gimnasia y Esgrima en Las Palmas |publisher = Historia del Fútbol Canario |url = http://www.historiadelfutbolcanario.com/php/index2.php?option=com_content&do_pdf=1&id=191 |accessdate = 2008-06-29 }}</ref> * Gimnasia was the first Argentine club to hire a foreign manager in the professional era: {{flagicon|Hungary}} Emérico Hirschl. * Between [[August 12]], [[1932]] and [[September 9]], [[1934]] Gimnasia won five consecutive La Plata derbies, the longest run of victories in that derby to date. * Gimnasia best score was an 8–1 victory against [[Racing Club]] on [[November 22]], [[1961]]. Curiously, Racing Club was the champion on that year. * Gimnasia has the record for the fastest goal in the Argentine league: Carlos Dantón Seppaquercia scored against [[Club Atlético Huracán|Huracán]] after five seconds, on [[March 20]], [[1979]].<ref>{{cite web |last = |first = |date = 2005 |title = Carlos Dantón Seppaquercia - Figurita difícil |publisher = Revista El Gráfico |url = http://www.elgrafico.com.ar/figurita_dificil.php?id=20 |accessdate = 2008-06-29 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last = Manegazzi |first = Eduardo |date = 2002 |title = El gol más rápido del fútbol argentino |publisher = Diario Clarín |url = http://www.clarin.com/diario/2002/05/11/d-00204.htm |accessdate = 2008-06-29 }}</ref> * At the reinauguration of Boca Juniors' stadium ([[Estadio Alberto J. Armando|La Bombonera]]) on [[May 5]], [[1996]], Gimnasia defeated the home team by 6–0.<ref>{{cite web |last = |first = |date = 1996 |title = Boca estuvo de remate |publisher = Diario La Nación |url = http://www.lanacion.com.ar/Archivo/Nota.asp?nota_id=175114 |accessdate = 2008-06-29 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last = |first = |date = 1996 |title = Bilardo: sentí vergüenza |publisher = Diario La Nación |url = http://www.lanacion.com.ar/175132 |accessdate = 2008-06-29 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last = |first = |date = 1996 |title = Pasta de goleador |publisher = Diario La Nación |url = http://www.lanacion.com.ar/175133 |accessdate = 2008-06-29 }}</ref> * Gimnasia has been in [[Primera División Argentina]] for 69 seasons. == Clásico Platense == {{see also|La Plata derby}} The Clásico Platense (La Plata derby) is the nickname given to the match between [[La Plata]]'s two main football teams: [[Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata]] and [[Estudiantes de La Plata]]. The first official derby took place as part of the Asociación Argentina de Football First Division Championship on [[August 27]], [[1916]]. On that occasion, Gimnasia won 1–0 over Estudiantes, with an owngoal of Ludovico Pastor.<ref>{{cite web |last = La Plata ciudad Mágica |first = |date = 2008 |title = Fútbol |publisher = RSSSF |url = http://www.laplatamagica.com.ar/futbol.htm |accessdate = 2008-05-01 }}</ref> The first derby of the professional era took place on [[June 14]], [[1931]]. Since then, they have played 142 official matches in tournaments organized by the [[Asociación del Fútbol Argentino]]. To date, Estudiantes has won 48 times, with 207 goals, and Gimnasia has won 44 times, with 190 goals. There have been 50 draws. Between [[August 12]], [[1932]] and [[September 9]], [[1934]], Gimnasia won 5 derbies consecutively. On [[June 25]], [[1963]] Gimnasia obtained a 5–2 victory, this being the best result so far against Estudiantes. On the other hand, its worse result was the aforesaid 7–0 defeat on [[October 15]], [[2006]]. The big-score victory of Gimnasia over Estudiantes was during the Torneo Clausura 2005 (16º round), when Gimnasia won 4–1 on June 12 at the [[Estadio Juan Carlos Zerillo|Estadio del Bosque]]. A curiosity among the derbies occurred on [[April 5]], [[1992]], when Gimnasia won over Estudiantes 1–0 at the latter's stadium. On that date, as the stands erupted and Gimnasia's fans shouted in celebration at the goal being scored, the seismograph of the local Astronomical Observatory registered a low-intensity seismic event. That goal was scored by the Uruguayan [[José Perdomo]] on a freekick, and it has been known ever since as "El gol del terremoto" ("The earthquake goal").<ref>{{cite web |last = Altamirano Halle |first = Alejandra |date = 2006 |title = The Earthquake Goal (in Spanish) |publisher = Revista El Gráfico |url = http://www.elgrafico.com.ar/notacompleta.php?id=227&sc=1 |accessdate = 2008-06-30 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last = Pertierra |first = Martín |date = 2007 |title = Estos ya conocen el paño |publisher = Diario Olé |url = http://www.ole.clarin.com/notas/2007/02/13/01362557.html |accessdate = 2008-06-30 }}</ref> ==Presidents== [[Image:Saturnino Perdriel.jpg|thumb|Saturnino Perdriel 1887.]] {{see also|Presidents of Club Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata}} Throughout its more than 120 years of history, the Club de Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata has had 55 Presidents, elected individuals who took on the responsibility of steering this old Institution. Many of them contributed to the growth of the Club over the years. Some of them have remained more vivid in the fans' memory for their achievements or outstanding works. [[Saturnino Perdriel]] was the founder and first president of Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata. Mr. Perdriel was an outstanding neighbour and merchant during the first few years of the city of La Plata, in addition to being a civil servant at the Treasury Department of the [[Province of Buenos Aires]]. He died prematurely in 1888, after one year as Club president. Nowadays, the President of Club de Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata is chosen by its associates, by means of general elections that take place every three years.<ref>[http://www.alternativatripera.com.ar/modulos/mmdle.asp?id=1 Alternativa Tripera (2007), Estatuto Social del Club de Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata]</ref> Any club member over 18 years of age, and with at least three years seniority in the Club, have a right to vote. Members with over seven years seniority have a right to be elected to the Club governmental body, the Management Commission or "Directory". The current President of Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata is Mr. Walter Gisande, who won the 2007 electrions over Mr. Gabriel Pellegrino for 16 votes.<ref>[http://www.ole.clarin.com/notas/2007/12/02/01555412.html Diario Olé (2007), Ganó Gisande]</ref><ref>[http://www.agencianova.com/nota.asp?n=2007_12_2&id=46214&id_tiponota=7 Agencia Nova (2007), Walter Gisande nuevo presidente de Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata]</ref><ref>[http://www.abierta.tv/index.aspx?ids=61&idss=95&idn=55948 Abierta TV (2007), Gisande ganó la elección en Gimnasia]</ref> === Management board 2008 === :''Last update: [[April 14]], [[2008]]'' * President: Walter Gisande. * Vice-presidents: Fabián Cagliardi, Juan Carlos Escanda and Ernesto Fischer. * Vocales titulares: Renato Ottaviano, Ernesto Díaz, Daniel Giraud, Laureano Durán, Víctor Palladino, Miguel Lavarra, Roberto Coscarelli, Pablo Blanco, Ricardo Vera, Flavio González, Daniel Bellini, Emidio Pappalardo and Marcelo Gisande. * Vocales suplentes: Gustavo Scoppa, Jorge García, Roberto Capalbo, Santiago Barbieri, Ricardo Díaz, Alberto Castillo and Jorge Quintín. * Senior account overseers: Ricardo López Osornio, Facundo Menéndez and Pablo Juanes. * Substitute account overseers: Hernán Palladino and Alejandro Cisneros. * Senior juror of honor: Alberto Durán, Omar Nicora, Elvio Sagarra, Julio Novarini and Eugenio Mijailoff. * Substitute juror of honor: Alfredo Ferrarini and Carlos Gerez. == Anthem == The official anthem of the club was written in the year 1915 by the popular poet born in [[Magdalena, Buenos Aires|Magdalena]] Délfor B. Méndez and the music was composed by the master Juan Serpentini, who was composing versions of the National Argentine Anthem and "El tambor de Tacuarí", with [[Rafael Obligado]]'s letter. The official anthem of Gimnasia was intoned by the first time on [[July 9]], [[1915]] on the occasion of the reception that was giving to the [[delegation]] of the club [[River Plate Football Club]], [[Uruguay]]. In 1967 the official anthem was recorded by the [[musical ensemble]] of the [[Buenos Aires]] Police.<ref>{{cite web |last = Clerici |first = Ángelo |date = 2000 |title = Historia del Club: Los primeros años |publisher = Triperos |url = http://www.geocities.com/Colosseum/Stadium/4986/gelphist.htm |accessdate = 2008-06-30 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last = |first = |date = 2007 |title = Himno del Club de Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata |publisher = Relacionarse: Gimnasia |url = http://gimnasia.relacionarse.com/index.php/Himno |accessdate = 2008-06-30 }}</ref> == Shield == [[Image:CGELP.gif|thumb|right|150px]] The [[shield]] of the Club de Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata is a wreath in which top part is outlined a [[helmet]] with a [[heraldic]] crest. At the center, on enamel and with the colors of the club ([[white]] and [[navy blue]]), the club [[monogram]] appears in relief. In the top cantons, like a guard, there appear the hilts of a saber and a foil, with their sharp points emerging at lower part of the shield. To the sides of the center a rama of laurels spreads the [[helmet]], for every side.<ref>[http://www.alternativatripera.com.ar/modulos/mmdled.asp?c=1&id=1 Alternativa Tripera (2007), Alternativa Tripera: Artículo 7, Capítulo I del Estatuto Social del Club]</ref> Since its inception, the club [[shield]] has undergone some modifications. From 1887 until 1928, the shield used was devised by Emilio Coutauret, and it was characterized by a handcrafted and adorned design. In 1964, following a reform of the foundational statute, Gimnasia's shield adopted a simpler form, while still keeping the essence of the original one. This is the logo in current use, and often displayed on the team's jerseys. There have been some minor changes introduced in the past few years. During Héctor Domínguez's presidency, the abbreviation at the center of the shield was changed, replacing the historical CGE (Club de Gimnasia y Esgrima), for the GELP (Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata), modification that persisted during the mandates of Gliemmo and [[Juan José Muñoz|Muñoz]]. Since the beginning of Walter Gisande's presidency, it was decided to return to the original abbreviation of 'CGE'. == Kit == The official historical uniform of Gimnasia y Esgrima is based on the colours displayed in the [[club]] shield, as established in the institutional [[statute]]. *Official uniform ("camiseta titular"): a white jersey with a single horizontal navy-blue stripe over the chest, white (or blue) trousers, white (or blue) socks. *Alternative uniform: a navy-blue jersey with a horizontal white stripe over the chest, navy blue trousers, navy blue socks. <center> {| | {{Football kit | pattern_la = | pattern_b = _darkbluehorizontal| pattern_ra = _darkblueshoulders| leftarm = FFFFFF | body = FFFFFF | rightarm = FFFFFF | shorts = FFFFFF | socks = FFFFFF | title = Titular }} | {{Football kit | pattern_la = | pattern_b = _whitehorizontal| pattern_ra = _whiteshoulders| leftarm = 000088 | body = 000088 | rightarm = 000088 | shorts = 000088 | socks = 000088 | title = Alternative }} | |} </center> === Kit evolution === In the first years of life of the institution, the colors adopted were the [[white]] and [[light blue]], seeking of this form to highlight the fact that it was an [[Argentine]] club. The first vest used by the team had vertical [[white]] and [[light blue]] stripes. Later, in 1905, it was decided to change the colors to make it distinct from [[Racing Club]]. This resulted in a vest with vertical stripes of [[white]] and [[navy-blue]] color. Finally, from 1910, the design was modified, changing the vertical stripes into the horizontal band of [[navy-blue]] color over a [[white]] jersey, which has been used ever since.<ref>[http://www.rsssf.com/tablesg/gimnasia.html]</ref> {| width=100% |- | {{Football kit | pattern_la = | pattern_b = _whitestripes| pattern_ra = | leftarm = FFFFFF | body = ADD8E6 | rightarm = FFFFFF | shorts = FFFFFF | socks = FFFFFF | title = 1903 }} | {{Football kit | pattern_la = | pattern_b = _whitestripes| pattern_ra = | leftarm = FFFFFF | body = 000088 | rightarm = FFFFFF | shorts = 000088 | socks = FFFFFF | title = 1905 }} | {{Football kit | pattern_la = | pattern_b = _darkbluehorizontal| pattern_ra = | leftarm = FFFFFF | body = FFFFFF | rightarm = FFFFFF | shorts = FFFFFF | socks = FFFFFF | title = 1910–present }} |} === Apparel and sponsors === :''Last updated: [[June 1]], [[2008]]'' The following table details chronologically the providing companies of apparel and the sponsors that it has had Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata from the years 1980 and 1990 respectively: {|width=50% align="left" |+Apparel |valign=top width=60%| {| align=center border=1 width=80% cellpadding="2" cellspacing="0" style="background: #f9f9f9; border: 1px #aaa solid; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 90%; text-align: center;" |- align=center bgcolor=darkblue style=“color:black;" !width=50%|<font style="color:white;">Period</font> !width=50%|<font style="color:white;">Supplier</font> |- |align=center|1980–1984||[[Topper]] |- |align=center|1985–1992||[[Adidas]] |- |align=center|1993–1998||[[Hummel International]] |- |align=center|1998–2001||[[New Balance]] |- |align=center|2001–present||[[Puma AG|Puma]] |- |} |} {|width=50% align="center" |+Sponsor |valign=top width=60%| {| align=center border=1 width=80% cellpadding="2" cellspacing="0" style="background: #f9f9f9; border: 1px #aaa solid; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 90%; text-align: center;" |- align=center bgcolor=darkblue style="color:black;" !width=40%|<font style="color:white;">Period</font> !width=60%|<font style="color:white;">Sponsor</font> |- |align=center|1991||Pegamax |- |align=center|1992||Diario El Día |- |align=center|1993–2001||Banco Municipal de [[La Plata]] |- |align=center|2002–2003||Suin |- |align=center|2004||Fideos Manera |- |align=center|2005||Medical Hair |- |align=center|2006||Crown Mustang |- |align=center|2007–present||Motomel |- |} |} During the year 2008, the apparel of Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata will be provided by the company "[[Puma AG|Puma]]", the one who will provide from [[uniform]] sports up to the extra-sports clothes. In turn, jersey will be supported by the company "Motomel", of which it will take the name written in the principal band and also in the band of the sleeve. == Supporters == ===Fan base=== Within the city of La Plata and its environs, Gimnasia's fan base used to be identified with the [[working class]], in contrast with the mostly [[middle class]] Estudiantes' constituency. This characterization is no longer true. Most of Gimnasia y Esgrima fans are from the Greater La Plata area. The fans' collective name for itself is "La 22", after 22nd street in La Plata where many famous fans lived, notably Marcelo Amuchástegui. Known as ''Loco Fierro'', Amuchástegui was famous for his exploits, such as hanging a 100-meter Gimnasia flag in the [[La Bombonera|Bombonera]] stadium. He was shot to death by [[Rosario]] police in a murky episode on [[May 28]], [[1991]], allegedly during an armed robbery. As it is the case with some other clubs in the Argentine First Division, the fans celebrate with a large party and outside gathering the "Worldwide Day of Gimnasia's Fans" on each [[December 10]].<ref>{{cite web |last = Allan |first = Juan Manuel |date = 2006 |title = Fue un lobazo |publisher = Diario Olé |url = http://www.ole.clarin.com/notas/2006/12/24/01333358.html |accessdate = 2008-06-30 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last = |first = |date = 2005 |title = Día del hincha |publisher = Edición Nacional |url = http://www.edicionnacional.com/edicion/2005/12/9/articulo/16560 |accessdate = 2008-06-30 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last = |first = |date = 2004 |title = Una fiesta bien tripera |publisher = Diario Olé |url = http://www.ole.clarin.com/notas/2006/12/24/01333358.html |accessdate = 2008-06-29 }}</ref> === Nicknames === Since the 1960s, Gimnasia has been known as ''El Lobo'' (short for "El Lobo del Bosque", Spanish for "the [[wolf]] in the Forest") after the story of "Red Riding Hood", since its historical football field is located in the middle of La Plata's main park, known as ''El Bosque'' ("the forest"). Many other Argentine clubs also called "Gimnasia y Esgrima" adopted later the nicknames of "El Lobo" after the La Plata team.<ref>{{cite web |last = |first = |date = 2007 |title = Los apodos, una marca registrada |publisher = Diario El Día |url = http://www.eldia.com.ar/catalogo/20070603/deportes99.htm |accessdate = 2008-06-30 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last = |first = |date = 2005 |title = Los apodos de los Clubes de Argentina – Parte I |publisher = Football |url = http://argentina-football.com.ar/es/los-apodos-de-los-clubes-de-argentina-parte-i |accessdate = 2008-06-30 }}</ref> Another nickname, ''mensanas'', derives from the [[Latin]] motto used in the shield: ''Mens sana in corpore sano'' (a healthy mind in a healthy body).<ref>Mens sana in corpore sano [[Juvenal]]. Spirit balanced in a sensible body.</ref> An original nickname was (and still is) ''triperos'' ("tripe" or "gut-handlers"). This name has its origin in the fact that many of Gimnasia's original supporters worked in the meat-processing plants of nearby [[Berisso Partido|Berisso]]. In newspaper caricatures from the early 1900s, Gimnasia was accordingly depicted as a "butcher", instead of the current "wolf". Yet, still today, Gimnasia is often greeted into the stadia by its fans with a resounding "Tripa corazón!" (Spanish for "Go Tripe Go!"). Curiously, the same nickname is applied when referring to the population of [[Porto]] in [[Portugal]], although the meaning of the nickname in Portuguese is closer to "tripe-eaters". Another nickname is ''basureros'' ("garbage or waste collectors"), acquired during the presidency of Mr. Venturino in the 1970s, who also managed the private company dealing with trash pickup in La Plata.<ref>{{cite web |last = |first = |date = 2007 |title = Los apodos, una marca registrada |publisher = Diario El Día |url = http://www.eldia.com.ar/catalogo/20070603/deportes99.htm |accessdate = 2008-06-30 }}</ref> == Stadium == The [[Estadio Juan Carlos Zerillo|''Juan Carlos Zerillo'' stadium]], known as ''El Bosque'' (Spanish for "the forest", because it is located in the La Plata park of the same name) has a capacity of 31,460 and was used continuously until [[2005]]. When [[Estadio Ciudad de La Plata|a new city stadium]] was built for [[La Plata]], both Gimnasia and Estudiantes initially chose to stay at their respective fields, but this arrangement collapsed when both fields were closed down due to new security regulations. In the 2006 ''Clausura'' tournament, Gimnasia began to use the city stadium for home games.<ref>{{cite web |last = |first = |date = 2006 |title = Muñoz va y viene y ahora Gimnasia jugará en el Estadio Único |publisher = Diario El Día |url = http://www.eldia.com.ar/catalogo1/20060126/deportes9.asp |accessdate = 2008-06-29 }}</ref> Beginning on March 2008, Gimnasia made various reforms to its old stadium, seeking to secure the permit for its use at selected games. Finally on June 2008, the "''El Bosque''" grounds were reapproved for First Division competitions. On Saturday June 21, 2008, on the occasion of the last game of the Clausura 2008 championship, Gimnasia returned to its old home in a match against Lanús.<ref>{{cite web |last = |first = |date = 2008 |title = Nada mejor que casa |publisher = Letra G |url = http://www.letrag.net/basquetSd.php?id=309&sec=6&fecha=2008-03-06 |accessdate = 2008-06-29 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last = |first = |date = 2008 |title = No hay nada mejor que casa |publisher = Diario El Día |url = http://www.eldia.com.ar/blog3/pt/blog/default.aspx?id=74&t=No-hay-nada-mejor-que-casa |accessdate = 2008-06-29 }}</ref> == Club statistics == *Best finish in Primera División: 2nd <small>(Runners-up (5): [[1994-95 in Argentine football#Torneo Clausura .28.22Closing.22 Tournament.29|Clausura 1995]], [[1995-96 in Argentine football#Torneo Clausura .28.22Closing.22 Tournament.29|Clausura 1996]], [[1998-99 in Argentine football#Torneo Clausura .28.22Opening.22 Tournament.29|Apertura 1998]], [[2001-02 in Argentine football#Torneo Clausura .28.22Closing.22 Tournament.29|Clausura 2002]] and [[2005-06 in Argentine football#Torneo Clausura .28.22Opening.22 Tournament.29|Apertura 2005]]).</small> *Worst finish in Primera División: 18th <small>(of 20 in [[2007-08 in Argentine football#Torneo Clausura .28.22Opening.22 Tournament.29|Apertura 2007]])</small> *Seasons in Primera División: 69 *Seasons in Segunda División: 8 *Best place in [[Amateur era in Argentine football|Primera División Amateur]]: 1st <small>(1929)</small> *Worst place in [[Amateur era in Argentine football|Primera División Amateur]]: 25th <small>(of 34 in 1927)</small> *Biggest winning margins: ** In national amateur championships: 10–1 to [[River Plate]] <small>(in 1905 playing in the División III)</small> ** In national championships: 8–1 to [[Racing Club]] <small>([[November 22]], [[1961]])</small> ** In international tournaments: 5–1 to [[Alianza Lima]] <small>(at the [[Copa Libertadores 2003]])</small> *Maximum number of consecutive victories achieved in First Division Championships: **8 <small>(Apertura 2005), which is the 6th-best in the history of Argentina football. (in small tournaments)</small> **9 (Campeonato of 1962) *Worst defeats: ** In national championships: 0–8 to [[Club Atlético Huracán|Huracán]]. ** In international tournaments: 0–4 to [[Sud América|IA Sud América]] <small>(at the [[Copa Conmebol]] 1995)</small> *Top goal scorers: ** [[Image:Flag of Argentina.svg|15px|Argentine]] [[Arturo Naón]] <small>(95 goals in 97 games)</small> ** [[Image:Flag of Argentina.svg|15px|Argentine]] [[Diego Francisco Bayo]] <small>(71 goals in 138 games)</small> ** [[Image:Flag of Argentina.svg|15px|Argentine]] [[Image:Flag of Italy.svg|15px|italian]] [[Delio Onnis]] <small>(64 goals in 113 games)</small> *Most appearances: ** [[Image:Flag of Argentina.svg|15px|Argentine]] [[Jorge San Esteban]] <small>(over 400 games and still active in the club)</small> ** [[Image:Flag of Uruguay.svg|15px]] [[Guillermo Sanguinetti]] <small>(383 games between 1991–2003)</small> ** [[Image:Flag of Argentina.svg|15px|Argentine]] Oscar Montañéz <small>(343 games between 1932–1945)</small> *Participation in official international competitions: **[[Copa Conmebol]] (3): 1992 <small>(being a semifinalist)</small>, 1995 and 1998. **[[Copa Sudamericana]] (2): [[Copa Sudamericana 2002|2002]] and [[Copa Sudamericana 2006|2006]] <small>(reached the Round of Eight)</small>. **[[Copa Libertadores]] (2): [[Copa Libertadores 2003|2003]] and [[Copa Libertadores 2007|2007]]. ==Players== :''See also: {{cl|Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata footballers}}'' Throughout its 121 years of history, they were more than 800 the Football players of the Club de Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata that they have dressed the vest of the first team. [[Jorge San Esteban]], nowadays in activity, with more than 400 disputed meetings is the one who more times illuminated the vest albiazul. In turn, [[Arturo Naón]] with 95 goals in 97 meetings is the maximum scorer of the history of the club. The [[Asociación del Fútbol Argentino]] allows to the soccer teams of Argentina to have in its squads a maximum of four foreign football players; Gimnasia y Esgrima historically has formed its squads with football players of the local football but also with foreigners, being the Uruguayans who prevail in the preferences, with 49 football players. From its low divisions they have arisen a great quantity of football players of national and international renown, as being [[Guillermo Barros Schelotto|Guillermo]] and [[Gustavo Barros Schelotto]], [[Mariano Messera]], [[Lucas Lobos]], [[Roberto Sosa (footballer)|Roberto "Pampa" Sosa]], [[Andrés Guglielminpietro]], [[Sebastián Romero]], [[Lucas Matías Licht|Lucas Licht]] and [[Leandro Cufré]], among others. ===Current squad=== :''Last updated: [[July 2]], [[2008]]'' {{Fs start}} {{Fs player|no=2|nat=ARG|pos=DF|name=[[Jorge San Esteban]]}} {{Fs player|no=4|nat=ARG|pos=DF|name=[[Cristian Piarrou]]}} {{Fs player|no=5|nat=ARG|pos=MF|name=[[Matías Escobar]]}} {{Fs player|no=8|nat=ARG|pos=MF|name=[[Javier Villarreal]]}} {{Fs player|no=9|nat=URU|pos=FW|name=[[Diego Alonso]]}} {{Fs player|no=10|nat=ARG|pos=MF|name=[[Diego Villar]]}} {{Fs player|no=11|nat=ARG|pos=FW|name=[[Juan Ángel Neira]]}} {{Fs player|no=12|nat=ARG|pos=GK|name=[[Carlos Kletnicki]]}} {{Fs player|no=13|nat=ARG|pos=DF|name=[[Abel Masuero]]}} {{Fs player|no=14|nat=ARG|pos=MF|name=[[Elvio Fredrich]]}} {{Fs player|no=15|nat=ARG|pos=MF|name=[[Mauricio Yedro]]}} {{Fs player|no=17|nat=ARG|pos=DF|name=[[Daniel Romero]]}} {{Fs player|no=18|nat=ARG|pos=MF|name=[[Reinaldo Alderete]]}} {{Fs player|no=23|nat=ARG|pos=MF|name=[[Nicolás Medina]]}} {{Fs player|no=24|nat=ARG|pos=DF|name=[[Marcelo Cardozo]]}} {{fs mid}} {{Fs player|no=25|nat=CHI|pos=MF|name=[[Alvaro Ormeño|Álvaro Ormeño]]}} {{Fs player|no=26|nat=ARG|pos=GK|name=[[Pablo Bangardino]]}} {{Fs player|no=27|nat=ARG|pos=GK|name=[[Fernando Monetti]]}} {{Fs player|no=28|nat=ARG|pos=MF|name=[[Luciano Aued]]}} {{Fs player|no=29|nat=ARG|pos=FW|name=[[Antonio Piergüidi]]}} {{Fs player|no=31|nat=ARG|pos=MF|name=[[Alejandro Agustín Domenez]]}} {{Fs player|no=33|nat=ARG|pos=MF|name=[[Juan Cuevas]]}} {{Fs player|no=34|nat=ARG|pos=MF|name=[[Jonathan Chávez]]}} {{Fs player|no=35|nat=ARG|pos=FW|name=[[Néstor Martinena]]}} {{Fs player|no=36|nat=ARG|pos=MF|name=[[Pablo De Blasis]]}} {{Fs player|no=|nat=ARG|pos=DF|name=[[Ariel Agüero]]}} {{Fs player|no=|nat=ARG|pos=FW|name=[[Roberto Sosa (footballer)|Roberto Sosa]]}} {{Fs player|no=|nat=ARG|pos=GK|name=[[Gastón Sessa]]}} {{Fs player|no=|nat=ARG|pos=MF|name=[[Mariano Messera]]}} {{Fs player|no=|nat=ARG|pos=MF|name=[[Rene Lima]]}} {{Fs player|no=|nat=ARG|pos=MF|name=[[Hugo Iriarte]]}} {{Fs player|no=|nat=CHI|pos=DF|name=[[Sebastian Rocco]]}} {{Fs end}} <small>Argentine teams are limited by the [[Asociación del Fútbol Argentino|AFA]] to have a maximum of four foreign footballers in [[Primera División Argentina|primera división]] squads. At the moment, this quota is not covered in its entirety.</small> ===List of famous players=== {{col-begin-small}} {{col-2}} * {{flagicon|Argentina}} [[Carlos Barisio]] (1975) * {{flagicon|Argentina}} [[Guillermo Barros Schelotto]] (1991–1997) * {{flagicon|Argentina}} [[Gustavo Barros Schelotto]] (1992–1997, 2004) * {{flagicon|Uruguay}} [[José Perdomo|Jose Batlle Perdomo]] (1992) * {{flagicon|Argentina}} [[Diego Francisco Bayo|Diego "Paco" Bayo]] * {{flagicon|Argentina}} [[Alberto Beltrán|Alberto "Maestro cordobés" Beltrán]] (1980s) * {{flagicon|Uruguay}} [[Pablo Bengoechea]] (1992) * {{flagicon|Argentina}} [[Carlos Carrió|Carlos "Charlie" Carrió]] (1980s) * {{flagicon|Argentina}} [[Leandro Cufré]] (1997–2000) * {{flagicon|Argentina}} [[Carlos Della Savia|Carlos "Maestro" Della Savia]] * {{flagicon|Italy}} [[Attilio Demaría]] (1931) * {{flagicon|Argentina}} [[Walter Durso|Walter "Loco" Durso]] * {{flagicon|Argentina}} [[Claudio Enría|Claudio "Caio" Enría]] (2000–2003, 2004–2005) * {{flagicon|Argentina}} [[Hugo Orlando Gatti|Hugo "Loco" Gatti]] (1969–1974) * {{flagicon|Argentina}} [[Andrés Guglielminpietro|Andrés "Guly" Guglielminpietro]] (1995–1998, 2006) * {{flagicon|Argentina}} [[Ricardo Kuzemka]] * {{flagicon|Argentina}} [[Lucas Lobos]] (2002–2005) {{col-2}} * {{flagicon|Argentina}} [[Andrés Madrid|Andrés "Hombre" Madrid]] (2001–2004) * {{flagicon|Argentina}} [[Alberto Márcico|Alberto "Beto" Márcico]] (1996–1998) * {{flagicon|Argentina}} [[Mariano Messera]] (1998–2002) * {{flagicon|Argentina}} [[José María Minella]] (1928–1934) * {{flagicon|Argentina}} [[Arturo Naón]] (1931–1934, 1939–1943) * {{flagicon|Colombia}} [[Carlos Fernando Navarro Montoya|Carlos "Mono" Navarro Montoya]] (2005–2006) * {{flagicon|Argentina}} [[Enzo Noce]] (1989–2003, 2004) * {{flagicon|Argentina}} [[Delio Onnis]] (1969–1971) * {{flagicon|Argentina}} [[Alfredo Rojas|Alfredo "Tanque" Rojas]] (1962–1964) * {{flagicon|Uruguay}} [[Guillermo Sanguinetti|Guillermo "Topo" Sanguinetti]] (1991–2003) * {{flagicon|Argentina}} [[Jaime Sarlanga]] (1949–1954) * {{flagicon|Argentina}} [[Facundo Sava|Facundo "Colorado" Sava]] (1997–2002) * {{flagicon|Uruguay}} [[Santiago Silva|Santiago "Tanque" Silva]] (2006–2007) * {{flagicon|Argentina}} [[Roberto Sosa (footballer)|Roberto "Pampa" Sosa]] (1995–1998, 2003) * {{flagicon|Argentina}} [[Pedro Troglio]] (1996–2002) * {{flagicon|Argentina}} [[Francisco Varallo|Francisco "Pancho" Varallo]] (1928–1930) * {{flagicon|Uruguay}} [[Gonzalo Vargas|Gonzalo "Turbo" Vargas]] (2004–2006) {{col-end}} == Managers == :''Main category: {{cl|Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata managers}}'' Since the beginning of the professional era, the Club Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata has had a total of 63 managers (coaches). The first one was Emérico Hirschl, a Hungarian who trained the team between 1932 and 1934. The current coach (since January 3, [[2008]]) is [[Guillermo Sanguinetti|Guillermo "''Topo''" Sanguinetti]], a former-[[soccer player]] with distinguished trajectory in the club during the 1990's.<ref>{{cite web |last = |first = |date = 2008 |title = Sanguinetti asumió en Gimnasia |publisher = Diario El Día |url = http://www.eldia.com.ar/edis/20080104/20080104173508.htm |accessdate = 2008-06-29 }}</ref> === Manager squad 2008 === * Manager (DT): ** [[Image:Flag of Uruguay.svg|15px]] [[Guillermo Sanguinetti]] * Field assistants: ** [[Image:Flag of Uruguay.svg|15px]] [[Edgardo Adinolfi]] ** [[Image:Flag of Argentina.svg|15px]] [[Pablo Fernández]] * Preparador físico: ** [[Image:Flag of Uruguay.svg|15px]] Daniel Curbelo * Doctor: ** [[Image:Flag of Argentina.svg|15px]] Pablo Del Compare * Coordinator of professional football: ** [[Image:Flag of Argentina.svg|15px]] Mario Díaz * Coordinator of amateur football: ** [[Image:Flag of Argentina.svg|15px]] [[Pablo Morant]]<ref>{{cite web |last = |first = |date = 2008 |title = El nuevo coordinador |publisher = Letra G |url = http://www.letrag.net/Fjuvenil.php?id=262&sec=5&fecha=2008-02-26 |accessdate = 2008-06-29 }}</ref> == Achievements == === Amateur era === ==== National official tournaments ==== *[[Amateur Era in Argentine football|Primera División]]: **Winners (1): 1929<ref>{{cite web |last = Gorgazzi |first = Osvaldo José |date = 2000/2005 |title = Argentina 1929 |publisher = RSSSF |url = http://www.rsssf.com/tablesa/arg29.html |accessdate = 2008-05-01 }}</ref> **Runners-up (1): 1924<ref>{{cite web |last = Ciullini |first = Angelo |date = 2005 |title = Argentina 1924 |publisher = RSSSF |url = http://www.rsssf.com/tablesa/arg24.html |accessdate = 2008-05-01 }}</ref> *División Intermedia del Fútbol Argentino: Winners (1): 1915<ref>{{cite web |title = Final Tables Argentina Second Level 1937–2000 |publisher = RSSSF |url = http://www.rsssf.com/tablesa/arg2hist.html |accessdate = 2008-05-01 }}</ref> ==== National friendly tournaments ==== * Copa Competencia Adolfo J. Bullrich (1): 1915 * Copa Campeonato Intermedia (1): 1915 === Professional era === ==== National official tournaments ==== *[[Primera División de Argentina|Primera División]]: **Runners-up (5): [[1994-95 in Argentine football#Torneo Clausura .28.22Closing.22 Tournament.29|Clausura 1995]], [[1995-96 in Argentine football#Torneo Clausura .28.22Closing.22 Tournament.29|Clausura 1996]], [[1998-99 in Argentine football#Torneo Clausura .28.22Opening.22 Tournament.29|Apertura 1998]], [[2001-02 in Argentine football#Torneo Clausura .28.22Closing.22 Tournament.29|Clausura 2002]], [[2005-06 in Argentine football#Torneo Clausura .28.22Opening.22 Tournament.29|Apertura 2005]]<ref>{{cite web |last = Ciullini |first = Angelo |date = 2005 |title = Argentina 1924 |publisher = RSSSF |url = http://www.rsssf.com/tablesa/arg24.html |accessdate = 2008-05-01 }}</ref> *[[Copa Centenario de la AFA]] (1): 1994 *[[Primera B Nacional Argentina|Segunda División]]: **Winners (3): 1944, 1947, and 1952<ref>{{cite web |last = Gorgazzi |first = Osvaldo José |date = 1998/2008 |title = Argentina - Second Level Champions |publisher = RSSSF |url = http://www.rsssf.com/tablesa/arg2champ.html |accessdate = 2008-05-01 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last = Ciullini |first = Angelo |date = 2007 |title = Argentina Second Level 1947 |publisher = RSSSF |url = http://www.rsssf.com/tablesa/arg2-47.html |accessdate = 2008-05-01 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last = Ciullini |first = Angelo |date = 2006 |title = Argentina Second Level 1952 |publisher = RSSSF |url = http://www.rsssf.com/tablesa/arg2-52.html |accessdate = 2008-05-01 }}</ref> **Runners-up (1): 1946 ==== National friendly tournaments ==== * Copa Gobernador Alende (1): 1960<ref name="nac">{{cite web |last = Buren |first = Mariano |date = 2006 |title = Argentina – Friendly Tournaments |publisher = RSSSF |url = http://www.rsssf.com/tablesa/arg-friendly-tourn.html |accessdate = 2008-05-01 }}</ref> * Copa Amistad (2): 1977 and 2006 ==== International friendly tournaments ==== * Copa Colonia del Sacramento (1): 1998<ref>{{cite web |last = Buren |first = Mariano |date = 2006 |title = International Friendly Tournaments won by Argentine Clubs |publisher = RSSSF |url = http://www.rsssf.com/tablesa/argclub-intwins.html |accessdate = 2008-05-01 }}</ref> * Cuadrangular de Asunción (1): 1975 * Second place of [[Sanwa Bank Cup]] (1): 1994 == Other sports == === Volleyball === GELP has a female volleyball team. They are the only one of the nine founder clubs from the ''Federación de Voleibol y Pelota al Cesto''<ref>{{cite web |last = Clavijo |first = José Rafael |date = 2007 |title = Institucional |publisher = RSSSF |url = http://dbscripts.metrovoley.org.ar/?target=Institucional |accessdate = 2008-06-29 }}</ref> <ref>{{cite web |last = Clerici |first = Angelo |date = 2000 |title = Temporada 1999-2000 Gimnasia Campeón |publisher = RSSSF |url = http://www.geocities.com/angelo_clerici/gelpvoley2000.htm |accessdate = 2008-06-29 }}</ref> , still playing volleyball and in the highest division. The federation is now ''Federación Metropolitana de Voleibol'' (FMV).<ref>[http://www.bocajuniors.com.ar/english/voley_historia.php But volleyball is also a woman's thing]</ref> {| border=1 align="center" |+Competitions !Competition!!Country!!Year!!Position |----------------- |Copa Morgan FMV||ARG||1951||Champions |----------------- |Torneo Evita||ARG||1954||Champions |----------------- |Torneo Lola Berta||VEN||1955||Champions |----------------- |Torneo Cuadrangular||CHI||1972||Champions |----------------- |Torneo Cuadrangular||CHI||1975||Champions |----------------- |Cuadrangular Náutico||URU||1976||Champions |----------------- |Banco República||URU||1976||Second |----------------- |Liga Argentina de Clubes||ARG||1998–1999||Third |----------------- |Liga Argentina de Clubes||ARG||1999–2000||Champions<ref>{{cite web |last = |first = |date = 2000 |title = Gimnasia es el campeón |publisher = Diario Olé |url = http://old.ole.com.ar/diario/2000/04/17/portada.htm |accessdate = 2008-06-29 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last = |first = |date = 2000 |title = Gimnasia es el mejor de todos |publisher = Diario Hoy |url = http://pdf.diariohoy.net/2000/04/17/pdf/c26.pdf |accessdate = 2008-06-29 }}</ref> |----------------- |Federación Metropolitana||ARG||2000||Champions<ref>{{cite web |last = D’alessandro |first = Mauricio |date = 2000 |title = Histórica conquista del vóley femenino del Lobo |publisher = Diario El Día |url = http://www.eldia.com/ediciones/20000417/deportes13.html |accessdate = 2008-06-29 }}</ref> |----------------- |Torneo Sudamericano||BRA||2000||Fourth |----------------- |Liga Argentina de Clubes||ARG||2000–2001||Champions |----------------- |Federación Metropolitana||ARG||2000–2001||Champions<ref>{{cite web |last = Ibarra |first = Marcela |date = 2001 |title = Una dinastía de las Lobas |publisher = Diario Olé |url = http://old.ole.com.ar/diario/2001/11/27/r-03502a.htm |accessdate = 2008-06-29 }}</ref> |----------------- |Liga Argentina de Clubes||ARG||2003||Champions |----------------- |Liga Metropolitana (FMV)||ARG||2004||Champions |----------------- |Liga Argentina de Clubes||ARG||2005||Second |----------------- |Torneo Int. Norma Rimoldi||ARG||2005||Champions<ref>{{cite web |last = |first = |date = 2005 |title = Las Lobas gritaron ¡Dale campeón! |publisher = Diario Hoy |url = http://pdf.diariohoy.net/2005/07/25/pdf/c09-cla.pdf |accessdate = 2008-06-29 }}</ref> |} === Basketball === [[Image:GELP Basquet 1979.jpg|thumb|Metcalfe in front of Cadillac during a match in 1979.]] Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata is also known for several excellent campaigns in baskeball. The GELP basketball team peaked during the 1978 and 1979 campaigns, when they won twice in a row Argentina's premier basketball championship (''Metropolitano'' titles). In both cases, they prevailed over favorite [[Obras Sanitarias]], Argentina's powerhouse at the time. The team included players such as "Gallego" González, "Finito" Gehrmann, Peinado, as well as some Americans: Michael Jackson, Lawrence Jackson Jr., and the team leader and star, point-guard Clarence Edgar Metcalfe, chosen as the league MVP in 1979. The twice-champions were coached by Rolando Sfeir.<ref>{{cite web |last = Clerici |first = Angelo |date = |title = Gelp: Basketball y Volleyball |publisher = |url = http://www.geocities.com/angelo_clerici/gelp7879.htm |accessdate = 2008-06-29 }}</ref> Gimnasia were runners-up in the 2003/04 [[Liga Nacional de Básquetbol|Argentine league]] tournament, when GELP was defeated by Boca Juniors 4–2 in the final series.<ref>{{cite web |last = Sartori |first = Hernán |date = 2004 |title = Boca campeón. Garra, puntería y festejo |publisher = Diario Clarín |url = http://www.clarin.com/diario/2004/06/07/deportes/d-01901.htm |accessdate = 2008-06-29 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last = |first = |date = 2004 |title = Gimnasia cayó peleando ante un digno campeón |publisher = Diario El Día |url = http://www.eldia.com.ar/catalogo1/20040607/deportes7.asp |accessdate = 2008-06-29 }}</ref> In the following season, the team was relegated to the TNA (Second Division) after president [[Juan José Muñoz]] decreased substantially the basketball budget, thereby causing the loss of its principal players.<ref>{{cite web |last = |first = |date = 2006 |title = Un sueño renovado |publisher = Diario Hoy |url = http://pdf.diariohoy.net/2006/10/13/pdf/c13-cla.pdf |accessdate = 2008-06-29 }}</ref> Nowadays, Gimnasia's first team of basketball plays in the TNA.<ref>{{cite web |last = |first = |date = 2008 |title = Actualidad del basquet en Gimnasia |publisher = Letra G |url = http://www.letrag.net/basquetS.php |accessdate = 2008-06-29 }}</ref> === Former sports === In addition to the aforementioned sport activities, Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata participated in other disciplines throughout its history. The following sports are no longer practiced in the club:<ref>[http://www.superfutbol.com.ar/Clubes/ArgentinaGimnasiaLP.htm Gustavo Bonino, Superfutbol, Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata]</ref> *[[Rugby football]]: In 1933, the "Unión de Rugby del Río de la Plata" decided not to allow the affiliation of clubs that participated professionally in other sports (''e.g.'', football). As a result, the ''mens sana'' team playing rugby was forced to rename itself distinctly as "Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata Rugby Club". Four years later, however, it was decided to channel rugby activities through an independent institution, thereby creating what is today "''La Plata Rugby Club''".<ref>[http://www.laplatarugbyclub.com.ar/historia.htm La Plata Rugby Club, Historia]</ref> *[[Table tennis]]: The "''Asociación Platense de Tenis de Mesa''" ("La Plata Association for Table-tennis", part of the Argentine Federation of the sport) existed between 1945 and 1951. Gimnasia was a founding member of the Association, and it obtained the majority of the tournaments organized during these six years. *[[Fencing]]: From its creation, the practice of fencing was an important activity at the club. The sport reached its peak during the first two decades of the XX century. Between 1914 and 1924, it was dominated by the outstanding performances of Horacio Casco, then president of the club, and Carmelo Merlo, both Argentine representatives in the 1924 Paris [[Olympic Games]]. At the end of the 1940s, the practice of this discipline was discontinued. *[[Greco-Roman wrestling]]: Between 1924 and 1928 the club had a team of Greco-Roman wrestling. *[[Field hockey]]: In 1949, the club starts informally the practise of Field Hockey, and it affiliates formally on April 1949. The hockey field was located in the [[Estadio Juan Carlos Zerillo]], at the "''El Bosque''" grounds. *[[Gymnastics]]: During the 1930s, the practice of gymnastics played a central role in the club's activities. Members of the Gimnasia team were part of the Argentine delegation that competed in the 1936 Berlin [[Olympic Games]]. This discipline was discontinued after 1976. Other activities were available at the club at various periods, namely: [[water polo]], [[boxing]], [[cycling]], [[pétanque]], [[auto racing]], [[judo]] and [[tennis]], among others. ==References== {{reflist|2}} == See also == * [[History of Club de Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata]] * [[Estadio Juan Carlos Zerillo]] * [[Presidents of Club Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata]] * [[La Plata derby]] == External links == {{commonscat}} *[http://www.gimnasia.org.ar/ Official website] *[http://www.rsssf.com/tablesg/gimnasia.html Historical table of the club at RSSSF] *{{es icon}} [http://www.afa.org.ar AFA site] *{{es icon}} [http://www.afa.org.ar/?m=news&n=1599&idm=12/ Champions of the Primera División del Fútbol Argentino] *{{es icon}} [http://www.afa.org.ar/?m=news&n=1600&idm=12/ Champions of the Segunda División del Fútbol Argentino] *[http://www.dmoz.org/World/Espa%c3%b1ol/Regional/Am%c3%a9rica/Argentina/Deportes_y_tiempo_libre/Deportes/F%c3%batbol/Clubes/Gimnasia_y_Esgrima_de_La_Plata Dmoz.org - Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata] {{fb start}} {{Primera División de Argentina}} {{fb end}} [[Category:Gimnasia La Plata| ]] [[Category:Sports clubs established in 1887]] [[Category:Football (soccer) clubs established in 1887]] [[Category:Argentine football clubs|Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata]] [[Category:Basketball teams in Argentina|Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata]] {{Link FA|es}} [[ar:جيمناسيا لابلاتا]] [[an:Club de Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata]] [[ast:Club de Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata]] [[bs:Club de Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata]] [[bg:Клуб де Химнасия и Есгрима Ла Плата]] [[ca:Club de Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata]] [[cs:Club de Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata]] [[da:Club de Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata]] [[de:Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata]] [[es:Club de Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata]] [[eo:Club Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata]] [[fr:Club de Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata]] [[gl:Club de Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata]] [[ko:힘나시아 라 플라타]] [[hr:Club de Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata]] [[id:Gimnasia La Plata]] [[it:Club de Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata]] [[lv:Laplatas Gimnasia]] [[lt:Club de Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata]] [[lij:Club de Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata]] [[hu:Club de Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata]] [[ms:Club de Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata]] [[nl:Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata]] [[ja:ヒムナシア・ラ・プラタ]] [[nap:Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata]] [[oc:Club de Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata]] [[pl:Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata]] [[pt:Club de Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata]] [[ru:Химнасия и Эсгрима (футбольный клуб, Ла-Плата)]] [[sq:Club de Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata]] [[simple:Club de Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata]] [[sl:Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata]] [[fi:Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata]] [[sv:Club de Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata]] [[tet:Club de Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata]] [[tr:Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata]] [[wa:Club de Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata]] [[bat-smg:Club de Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata]]