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“Enzo Copetti gives Rosario Central the lead with a precise header from the left side of the six-yard box, directing Julián Fernández's cross into the top left corner.”
Pivotal“Julián Fernández doubles Rosario Central's advantage to make it 2-0, extending the visitors' lead into what appeared to be a decisive margin just after the break.”
Pivotal“Mauro Valiente pulls one back for Estudiantes de Río Cuarto with a left-footed free-kick conversion, reducing the deficit to 1-2 in a chaotic minute that also saw three Rosario Central substitutions.”
Pivotal
Estudiantes de Río Cuarto
Rosario Central
Outstanding performance
Rosario Central•MidfielderRosario Central were sharp from the first whistle, taking the lead through Enzo Copetti's precise header inside six minutes and never truly relinquishing control despite the home side's spirited resistance. The visitors dominated possession at 57% and, crucially, were more clinical — converting two of their three shots on target while Estudiantes squandered all four of their big chances created. Julián Fernández then doubled the advantage just past the hour mark to seemingly put the tie to bed, but a wave of substitutions from both benches changed the game's tempo entirely. Mauro Valiente pulled one back almost immediately from a free kick, and the dismissal of Juan Antonini in the 83rd minute added late drama, though Central's defensive discipline held firm to secure three points that keep them in contention in what has been a tight title race. Estudiantes, despite generating 60 dangerous attacks to Central's 33, were undone by profligacy in front of goal — a recurring theme that will concern their coaching staff.
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Gonzalo MaffiniYellow CardGonzalo Maffini of Estudiantes Río Cuarto receives a yellow card for a foul.
Foul committed by Gonzalo Maffini of Estudiantes Río Cuarto.
Alejo Veliz from Rosario Central wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Nicolás Talpone's right-footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Alejandro Cabrera provided the assist.
Ángel Di María from Rosario Central has a left-footed shot from a tough angle on the left, but Agustín Lastra from Estudiantes Río Cuarto makes a save in the top center of the goal. The attempt was assisted by Vicente Pizarro.
Attempt saved. Ángel Di María from Rosario Central has a left-footed shot from a tough angle on the left, but it's saved.
Mateo Bajamich from Estudiantes Río Cuarto wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Foul committed by Franco Ibarra of Rosario Central.
Substitution for Estudiantes Río Cuarto: Matías Valenti comes on for Facundo Cobos.
Substitution for Estudiantes Río Cuarto: Francisco Galván comes on for Gabriel Alanís.
The match is delayed due to an injury to Ángel Di María from Rosario Central.
Juan AntoniniYellow CardJuan Antonini from Estudiantes Río Cuarto receives a yellow card for a foul.
Foul committed by Juan Antonini of Estudiantes Río Cuarto.
Ángel Di María from Rosario Central wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Substitution for Rosario Central: Federico Navarro comes on for Jaminton Campaz.
Attempt missed. Jaminton Campaz from Rosario Central has a left-footed shot from the left side of the box that goes wide to the left. Vicente Pizarro provided the assist.
Attempt missed. Juan Antonini from Estudiantes Río Cuarto takes a right-footed shot from the right side of the box.
Franco Ibarra from Rosario Central wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Substitution for Estudiantes Río Cuarto: Nicolás Talpone comes on for Javier Ferreira.
Mateo Bajamich's right-footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
Martín Garnerone from Estudiantes Río Cuarto misses the attempt with a right-footed shot from the center of the box, sending it too high. Gabriel Alanís provided the assist with a cross.
Javier Ferreira of Estudiantes Río Cuarto is caught offside.
Attempt saved. Jaminton Campaz from Rosario Central has a left-footed shot from the left side of the box, but it's saved in the center of the goal. Ángel Di María provided the assist.
Foul by Carlos Quintana of Rosario Central.
Mateo Bajamich from Estudiantes Río Cuarto wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Handball by Tomás González of Estudiantes Río Cuarto.
Substitution for Estudiantes Río Cuarto: Mateo Bajamich comes on for Mauro Valiente.
Substitution for Estudiantes Río Cuarto: Mateo Bajamich comes on for Mauro Valiente.
Mauro Valiente from Estudiantes Río Cuarto misses the attempt with a left-footed shot from outside the box, sending it just a bit too high. Alejandro Cabrera assisted after a fast break.
Franco Ibarra from Rosario Central wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Franco Ibarra commits a foul for Rosario Central.
Javier Ferreira from Estudiantes Río Cuarto is awarded a free kick on the left wing.
Goal! Mauro Valiente scores for Estudiantes Río Cuarto with a left-footed shot from a free kick. The score is now Estudiantes Río Cuarto 1, Rosario Central 2.
Substitution for Rosario Central: Carlos Quintana comes on for Gastón Ávila.
Substitution for Rosario Central: Facundo Mallo comes on for Emanuel Coronel.
Substitution for Rosario Central: Alejo Veliz comes on for Enzo Copetti.
Alexis SotoYellow CardAlexis Soto of Rosario Central receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
Foul committed by Alexis Soto of Rosario Central.
Facundo Gallardo from Estudiantes Río Cuarto wins a free kick on the right wing.
There is a delay in the match due to an injury to Vicente Pizarro of Rosario Central.
Vicente Pizarro from Rosario Central wins a free kick in the defensive half.
VAR is checking the goal scored by Ángel Di María for Rosario Central.
Offside called against Rosario Central. Julián Fernández is the player caught offside.
Gastón ÁvilaYellow CardGastón Ávila from Rosario Central receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
Foul committed by Gastón Ávila of Rosario Central.
Javier Ferreira from Estudiantes Río Cuarto wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Attempt missed by Javier Ferreira from Estudiantes Río Cuarto with a right-footed shot from the center of the box.
Franco Ibarra from Rosario Central wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Foul committed by Gabriel Alanís of Estudiantes Río Cuarto.
Attempt missed. Jaminton Campaz from Rosario Central has a left-footed shot from the left side of the box that goes close but misses to the left. He was assisted by Ángel Di María after a fast break.
The second half begins with Estudiantes Río Cuarto trailing 0-1 to Rosario Central.
First half ends with Estudiantes Río Cuarto trailing Rosario Central 1-0.
Javier Ferreira from Estudiantes Río Cuarto misses the attempt with a right-footed shot from the center of the box that goes too high. Mauro Valiente provided the assist with a cross.
The fourth official has indicated there will be 2 minutes of added time.
Franco Ibarra from Rosario Central misses a right-footed shot from outside the box.
Ángel Di María wins a free kick for Rosario Central in the attacking half.
Foul committed by Gabriel Alanís of Estudiantes Río Cuarto.
Enzo Copetti from Rosario Central misses a right-footed shot from the right side of the box, sending it to the left. The attempt was assisted by Franco Ibarra after a corner.
Corner awarded to Rosario Central after a concession by Javier Ferreira.
Corner awarded to Rosario Central after Facundo Cobos concedes.
Foul committed by Gabriel Alanís of Estudiantes Río Cuarto.
Franco Ibarra from Rosario Central wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Corner awarded to Rosario Central after a concession by Gonzalo Maffini.
Foul committed by Sergio Ojeda of Estudiantes Río Cuarto.
Enzo Copetti from Rosario Central wins a free kick on the right wing.
Julián Fernández from Rosario Central misses the attempt with a left-footed shot from the right side of the box, sending it high and wide to the left. Franco Ibarra provided the assist.
Attempt missed by Julián Fernández from Rosario Central with a left-footed shot from the right side of the box.
Substitution for Rosario Central: Ángel Di María comes on for Gaspar Duarte due to an injury.
The match is delayed due to an injury to Gaspar Duarte from Rosario Central.
Jaminton Campaz from Rosario Central wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Gonzalo Maffini of Estudiantes Río Cuarto.
The match is delayed due to an injury to Ignacio Ovando from Rosario Central.
The match is delayed due to an injury to Tomás González of Estudiantes Río Cuarto.
Gaspar DuarteYellow CardGaspar Duarte of Rosario Central receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
Alejandro Cabrera from Estudiantes Río Cuarto wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Gaspar Duarte of Rosario Central.
Javier Ferreira from Estudiantes Río Cuarto wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Foul by Ignacio Ovando of Rosario Central.
Mauro Valiente from Estudiantes Río Cuarto wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Emanuel Coronel of Rosario Central.
Javier Ferreira from Estudiantes Río Cuarto misses a header from the center of the box.
Emanuel CoronelYellow CardEmanuel Coronel from Rosario Central receives a yellow card for a foul.
Foul committed by Emanuel Coronel of Rosario Central.
Mauro Valiente from Estudiantes Río Cuarto wins a free kick on the left wing.
Enzo Copetti of Rosario Central misses a header from the center of the box, just to the right. Vicente Pizarro assisted with a cross after a corner.
Corner awarded to Rosario Central after a concession by Juan Antonini.
Javier Ferreira of Estudiantes Río Cuarto is caught offside.
Foul committed by Gonzalo Maffini of Estudiantes Río Cuarto.
Julián Fernández from Rosario Central wins a free kick on the left wing.
Gabriel Alanís from Estudiantes Río Cuarto misses a left-footed shot from the center of the box.
Foul committed by Tomás González of Estudiantes Río Cuarto.
Franco Ibarra from Rosario Central wins a free kick on the right wing.
Javier Ferreira of Estudiantes Río Cuarto misses a header from the center of the box, sending the ball to the right. Alejandro Cabrera assisted with a cross from a set piece situation.
Facundo Cobos from Estudiantes Río Cuarto wins a free kick on the left wing.
Foul committed by Gaspar Duarte of Rosario Central.
Foul committed by Tomás González of Estudiantes Río Cuarto.
Gastón Ávila from Rosario Central is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Gabriel Alanís of Estudiantes Río Cuarto has a left-footed shot from outside the box blocked. The attempt was assisted by Facundo Cobos with a headed pass.
assist: Julián Fernández
Goal! Rosario Central takes the lead 1-0 against Estudiantes Río Cuarto. Enzo Copetti scores with a header from the left side of the six-yard box into the top left corner, assisted by Julián Fernández's cross.
Gaspar Duarte from Rosario Central misses the attempt, sending a right-footed shot from the center of the box over the bar. Jaminton Campaz provided the assist with a cross.
Foul by Alejandro Cabrera of Estudiantes Río Cuarto.
Franco Ibarra from Rosario Central wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Alejandro Cabrera from Estudiantes Río Cuarto wins a free kick on the left wing.
Foul committed by Gaspar Duarte of Rosario Central.
