After the elimination in the Copa Argentina against Central Córdoba de Rosario, a team from Primera C, all the criticism is directed at President Mariano Cowen and the players
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Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata is going through an especially delicate stage, after threats were directed at both the club's president, Mariano Cowen, and the professional squad, following the recent elimination from the Copa Argentina at the hands of Central Córdoba de Rosario, a team that plays in Primera C.
At the Estadio Único de San Nicolás, the Rosario team defeated the Lobo 5-4 in the penalty shootout, after drawing 1-1 in regulation time, in the round of 32 of the Copa Argentina. Thanks to this victory, the humble team from Santa Fe advanced to the round of 16, where it awaits the winner of the match between Platense and Independiente Rivadavia, a game that still has no confirmed date or time.
Central Córdoba de Rosairo dió el batacazo en la Copa Argentina
The Problems between the Fans and the Management
A particularly serious threat appeared Sunday night at Estancia Chica, the training ground for the Lobo. "Egg or lead," was written on a banner, in a message that not only demanded the president's departure, but also implied a violent warning.
El mensaje contra el presidente del club
Although it's not the first time the head of Gimnasia faces this type of situation, the fact is that the team's early elimination in the Torneo Apertura, where it failed to qualify for the play-offs, now adds to this tough penalty shootout loss against a team of a much lower category in terms of squad, history, and economic power.
Mariano Cowen, who took over the club's leadership in December 2022, has elections scheduled for November ahead, although he has not yet decided if he will run for a new term. In this tense climate, the resignations of two members of the board of directors were added in recent days: Juan Manuel López, who served as treasurer, and Ariel Lombardi, chief auditor.
