“Copetti breaks the deadlock with a header after Di María hits the post”
Pivotal“Di María seals victory with a clinical finish into the bottom right corner”
Pivotal
Rosario Central
Barracas Central
Outstanding performance
Rosario Central•MidfielderRosario Central delivered a professional performance to secure a crucial 2-0 victory over Barracas Central at home, with the match coming alive in the second half. The breakthrough came on 58 minutes when Enzo Copetti converted from close range after Ángel Di María's effort struck the post, capitalizing on excellent wing play from Agustín Sández. Di María, the standout performer, nearly opened the scoring himself before providing the crucial assist, and then sealed the victory with a composed finish from the center of the box in stoppage time. The result represents a vital boost for Central's league campaign, moving them up from their lowly 18th position, while Barracas Central's struggles continue despite a spirited defensive effort that kept them in the game for nearly an hour.
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The game is currently paused due to an injury to Franco Ibarra from Rosario Central.
Rodrigo InsúaYellow CardRodrigo Insúa from Barracas Central receives a yellow card for committing a serious foul.
Franco Ibarra from Rosario Central earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Rodrigo Insúa commits a foul for Barracas Central.
The fourth official has signaled that there will be 5 minutes of stoppage time.
assist: Julián Fernández
Goal! Rosario Central leads 2-0 against Barracas Central. Ángel Di María scores with a left-footed shot from the center of the box, placing the ball into the bottom right corner.
Missed opportunity! Alejo Veliz from Rosario Central took a left-footed shot from the middle of the box, but it narrowly missed the top left corner. He was set up by Vicente Pizarro.
Dardo Miloc commits a foul for Barracas Central.
Franco Ibarra from Rosario Central earns a free kick in the opponent's half.
Missed opportunity. Alejo Veliz from Rosario Central took a left-footed shot from a challenging position on the left side.
Substitution for Rosario Central: Alexis Soto comes on to take the place of Agustín Sández.
Franco Ibarra from Rosario Central earns a free kick in the offensive zone.
Franco Ibarra from Rosario Central earns a free kick in the offensive half of the field.
Offside call against Rosario Central. Julián Fernández has been flagged for being in an offside position.
The pause has ended. They’re set to resume play.
Substitution for Rosario Central: Federico Navarro comes on to take the place of Enzo Copetti.
The game is currently paused due to an injury to Ángel Di María of Rosario Central.
A shot from outside the penalty area by Rodrigo Bogarín of Barracas Central is blocked by Jeremías Ledesma of Rosario Central, who makes a save at the top center of the goal with his right foot.
Missed opportunity! Vicente Pizarro from Rosario Central took a right-footed shot from the center of the box, but it went just wide to the right. He was set up by a cross from Agustín Sández.
Substitution for Barracas Central: Rodrigo Bogarín comes on to take the place of Tomás Porra.
Substitution for Barracas Central: Jhonatan Candia comes on to take the place of Iván Tapia.
Marcelo Miño from Barracas Central earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Enzo Giménez from Rosario Central committed a foul.
Missed opportunity! Alejo Veliz from Rosario Central took a right-footed shot from just a short distance but couldn't find the target.
Alejo Veliz from Rosario Central committed a foul.
Iván Tapia from Barracas Central is awarded a free kick in the opponent's half.
Foul committed by Gastón Campi of Barracas Central.
Alejo Veliz from Rosario Central earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Substitution for Barracas Central: Dardo Miloc comes on to take the place of Iván Guaraz.
Shot on goal denied. Ángel Di María from Rosario Central takes a left-footed strike from outside the penalty area, but Marcelo Miño of Barracas Central makes a save in the bottom left corner.
The pause has ended. The teams are set to resume play.
The game is currently paused due to an injury to Enzo Copetti from Rosario Central.
Gastón CampiYellow CardGastón Campi from Barracas Central receives a yellow card for committing a foul.
Foul committed by Gastón Campi of Barracas Central.
Enzo Copetti from Rosario Central earns a free kick in the opponent's half.
assist: Agustín Sández
Goal! Rosario Central takes the lead with a score of 1-0 against Barracas Central. Enzo Copetti scores with a header from the center of the box, directing it into the bottom right corner of the net. The assist comes from Agustín Sández, who delivered a precise cross.
Ángel Di María from Rosario Central strikes the left post with a left-footed attempt from the center of the penalty area, receiving assistance from Enzo Giménez, who delivered a cross.
Gonzalo Morales from Barracas Central is awarded a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Agustín Sández from Rosario Central commits a foul.
Kevin Jappert from Barracas Central is awarded a free kick in their own half.
Agustín Sández from Rosario Central commits a foul.
Substitution for Rosario Central: Julián Fernández comes on to take the place of Emanuel Coronel.
A shot on goal was thwarted. Emanuel Coronel from Rosario Central took a right-footed attempt from the right side of the penalty area, but Marcelo Miño of Barracas Central made a save right in the middle of the goal. The opportunity was set up by Agustín Sández, who delivered a cross.
Franco Ibarra from Rosario Central commits a handball.
Franco Ibarra from Rosario Central commits a handball.
Corner kick awarded to Rosario Central, following a foul by Gastón Campi.
A close-range shot from Enzo Copetti of Rosario Central is blocked by Marcelo Miño of Barracas Central, who makes a save in the bottom right corner. The attempt was set up by Emanuel Coronel.
Corner kick awarded to Rosario Central, following a foul by Gastón Campi.
Shot on goal denied. Enzo Copetti from Rosario Central took a left-footed attempt from close range, but Marcelo Miño of Barracas Central made a save in the bottom right corner, with assistance from Emanuel Coronel.
Vicente Pizarro from Rosario Central earns a free kick in the opponent's half of the field.
Tomás Porra from Barracas Central earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
The pause has ended. They’re set to resume play now.
The match is currently on hold due to an injury to Tomás Porra from Barracas Central.
The game is currently paused due to an injury to Tomás Porra from Barracas Central.
Tomás Porra from Barracas Central committed a foul.
Vicente Pizarro from Rosario Central earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Substitution for Barracas Central: Nicolás Capraro comes on to take the place of Rafael Barrios.
Substitution for Barracas Central: Gonzalo Morales comes on to take the place of Gonzalo Maroni.
Substitution for Barracas Central: Nicolás Capraro comes on to take the place of Rafael Barrios.
The first half concludes with the score tied at Rosario Central 0, Barracas Central 0.
The fourth official has indicated that there will be three minutes of stoppage time.
Missed opportunity! Vicente Pizarro from Rosario Central took a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area that was close, but it veered to the left of the goal. He was assisted by Agustín Sández.
The shot is stopped. Ángel Di María from Rosario Central takes a left-footed strike from outside the penalty area, but the goalkeeper makes the save.
Missed opportunity. Ignacio Ovando from Rosario Central directed a header from the middle of the box that went just wide to the right. The chance was created by a cross from Ángel Di María after a set piece.
Rafael Barrios commits a foul for Barracas Central.
Agustín Sández from Rosario Central earns a free kick on the left side of the pitch.
Corner kick awarded to Rosario Central, following a deflection off Marcelo Miño.
Corner kick awarded to Rosario Central after Rodrigo Insúa allowed the ball to go out.
Missed opportunity! Emanuel Coronel from Rosario Central took a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area that was just off target, veering to the right. He was set up by Vicente Pizarro.
Shot on goal denied. Ángel Di María from Rosario Central takes a left-footed strike from outside the penalty area, but the goalkeeper makes the save.
Rafael Barrios commits a foul for Barracas Central.
Enzo Copetti from Rosario Central earns a free kick in the offensive half of the field.
Iván GuarazYellow CardIván Guaraz from Barracas Central receives a yellow card for committing a serious foul.
Franco Ibarra from Rosario Central earns a free kick in his own half.
Franco Ibarra from Rosario Central is awarded a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Kevin Jappert from Barracas Central is awarded a free kick in their own defensive zone.
Alejo Veliz from Rosario Central commits a foul.
Kevin Jappert commits a foul for Barracas Central.
Alejo Veliz from Rosario Central earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Shot on goal denied. Agustín Sández of Rosario Central heads the ball from the center of the box, but Marcelo Miño of Barracas Central makes a save in the bottom right corner. The assist came from Enzo Giménez.
Shot on goal denied. Iván Tapia from Barracas Central takes a right-footed strike from distance on the left, but the goalkeeper makes the save.
Rodrigo Insúa from Barracas Central earns a free kick on the left side of the field.
Enzo Giménez from Rosario Central committed a foul.
A shot attempt was thwarted. Rodrigo Insúa from Barracas Central took a left-footed strike from over 35 yards out, but the goalkeeper managed to make the save.
The shot is deflected. Enzo Giménez from Rosario Central tries a right-footed strike from outside the penalty area, but it gets blocked.
Offside call against Rosario Central. Enzo Giménez has been flagged for being in an offside position.
Iván Tapia from Barracas Central is awarded a free kick in the opponent's half.
Iván Tapia of Barracas Central earns a free kick in the opponent's half.
The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
The game has been paused due to an injury to Facundo Bruera of Barracas Central.
Ángel Di María from Rosario Central earns a free kick on the right side of the field.
Gonzalo Maroni commits a foul for Barracas Central.
Gastón Ávila from Rosario Central earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Gastón Ávila from Rosario Central earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Iván Tapia from Barracas Central is awarded a free kick on the left side of the field.
Corner kick awarded to Rosario Central, following a foul by Kevin Jappert.
Tomás Porra from Barracas Central earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Enzo Copetti from Rosario Central committed a foul.
Foul committed by Gastón Campi of Barracas Central.
Alejo Veliz from Rosario Central earns a free kick on the right side of the field.
Ignacio Ovando from Rosario Central earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Ignacio Ovando from Rosario Central earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
The opening half is underway...
The teams have revealed their starting lineups, and the players are currently going through their warm-up routines.
Rosario Central welcomes Barracas Central to Estadio Gigante de Arroyito with both teams sitting mid-table in the early stages of the Liga Profesional Apertura. Despite home advantage, Rosario faces a tough challenge against Barracas, who have dominated recent head-to-head encounters with four wins in their last five meetings.
