“Ignacio Ovando opens the scoring with a powerful header from the left side of the six-yard box, meeting Jaminton Campaz's corner delivery to send it into the bottom right corner. It came after sustained Central pressure from set pieces, with Vicente Pizarro's shot blocked just moments earlier.”
Pivotal“Ángel Di María steps up after a VAR review confirms a penalty, calmly slotting a left-footed shot into the center of the goal to double Rosario Central's advantage and extinguish any realistic hope of a UCV comeback.”
Pivotal“Enzo Copetti, introduced as a substitute just ten minutes earlier, wraps up the victory with a composed left-footed finish from the left side of the box in stoppage time, completing a thoroughly dominant display from Rosario Central.”
UCV
Rosario Central
Outstanding performance
Rosario Central•DefenderRosario Central controlled this Copa Libertadores tie from the moment Ignacio Ovando headed them in front on 35 minutes, and UCV never looked capable of mounting a response. The Venezuelans enjoyed 13 shots to Central's 11, but the statistics that mattered told a different story — five big chances created to UCV's two, and a clinical conversion rate that punished every lapse in the home defence. The second goal, a Di María penalty early in the second half following a VAR review, killed the tie as a contest before the hour mark, leaving UCV's increasingly frustrated players to collect yellow cards rather than goals. Enzo Copetti's composed finish in the closing minutes added a third that flatters neither side's ambitions — it simply confirmed what had been clear since half-time: Rosario Central are a level above this UCV side in the current Copa Libertadores cycle, and they move through the group stage in commanding form.
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assist: Pol Fernández
Goal! Enzo Copetti scores for Rosario Central with a left-footed shot from the left side of the box. The score is now UCV 0, Rosario Central 3.
The fourth official has indicated there will be 6 minutes of added time.
Juan Cuesta from UCV wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Foul committed by Emanuel Coronel of Rosario Central.
Substitution for Rosario Central: Carlos Quintana comes on for Jaminton Campaz.
Francisco Solé from UCV is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Jaminton Campaz from Rosario Central wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Substitution for UCV: Vicente Rodríguez comes on for Alexander González.
Substitution for UCV: Yeiber Murillo comes on for Juan Zapata.
Attempt missed. Jovanny Bolívar from UCV has a left-footed shot from the center of the box that goes to the left.
Attempt saved. Francisco Solé from UCV has a right-footed shot from outside the box, but Jeremías Ledesma from Rosario Central saves it in the center of the goal. The shot was assisted by Juan Zapata.
Attempt saved. Francisco Solé from UCV has a right-footed shot from outside the box, but Jeremías Ledesma from Rosario Central saves it in the center of the goal. The assist comes from Juan Zapata.
Offside called against Rosario Central. Enzo Copetti is the player caught offside.
Substitution for Rosario Central: Federico Navarro comes on for Franco Ibarra.
Substitution for Rosario Central: Enzo Copetti comes on for Alejo Veliz.
Alejo VelizYellow CardAlejo Veliz of Rosario Central receives a yellow card.
Kendrys Silva from UCV misses an attempt with a left-footed shot from outside the box.
Foul committed by Ignacio Ovando of Rosario Central.
Juan Zapata from UCV wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Kendrys Silva from UCV misses the attempt with a right-footed shot from outside the box.
Enzo Giménez of Rosario Central is caught offside.
Attempt missed. Williams Velásquez of UCV heads the ball from the center of the box, but it goes to the left. Francisco Solé provided the assist with a cross after a set piece situation.
Foul committed by Alejo Veliz of Rosario Central.
Jaminton Campaz from Rosario Central is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Jaminton Campaz from Rosario Central wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Alexander González of UCV.
Kendrys Silva's right-footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Samuel Sosa provided the assist.
Substitution for Rosario Central: Enzo Giménez comes on for Ángel Di María.
UCV wins a corner after Franco Ibarra concedes.
Juan Cuesta from UCV wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Juan Cuesta from UCV wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Emanuel Coronel from Rosario Central wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Yohán Cumana from UCV receives a yellow card for a foul.
Foul committed by Yohán Cumana of UCV.
Pol Fernández from Rosario Central is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Samuel Sosa's right-footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the bottom right corner by Jeremías Ledesma. The attempt was assisted by Kendrys Silva.
Juan Zapata's right-footed shot from the center of the box is saved by Jeremías Ledesma in the center of the goal.
Foul committed by Emanuel Coronel of Rosario Central.
Juan Cuesta from UCV wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Attempt missed. Pol Fernández from Rosario Central takes a right-footed shot from the left side of the six-yard box.
Corner awarded to Rosario Central after a concession by Williams Velásquez.
Foul committed by Francisco Solé of UCV.
Ángel Di María from Rosario Central wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Attempt missed. Alejo Veliz of Rosario Central heads the ball from very close range after a corner.
Corner awarded to Rosario Central after Kendrys Silva concedes.
Goal in the penalty shootout! Ángel Di María scores for Rosario Central with a left-footed shot to the center of the goal. The match remains 0-2.
Giancarlo SchiavoneYellow CardGiancarlo Schiavone from UCV receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
VAR checking for a penalty for Rosario Central.
Offside called against Rosario Central. Alejo Veliz is the player caught offside.
Offside called against Rosario Central. Alejo Veliz is caught offside.
Vicente Pizarro from Rosario Central wins a free kick on the left wing.
Samuel Sosa from UCV wins a free kick in the defensive half.
The second half begins with the score at UCV 0, Rosario Central 1.
Substitution for UCV: Samuel Sosa comes on for Alexander Granko.
Substitution for UCV: Samuel Sosa comes on for Alexander Granko.
First half ends with UCV trailing Rosario Central 1-0.
Corner awarded to Rosario Central after a concession by Juan Zapata.
Rosario Central wins a corner after Giancarlo Schiavone concedes.
Jaminton Campaz's right-footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the bottom left corner by Giancarlo Schiavone. The attempt was assisted by Agustín Sández.
Alejo Veliz from Rosario Central misses a header from the center of the box.
Corner awarded to Rosario Central after Kendrys Silva concedes.
The fourth official has indicated there will be 3 minutes of added time.
Juan Zapata is caught offside for UCV.
Foul committed by Jaminton Campaz of Rosario Central.
Juan Zapata from UCV wins a free kick on the right wing.
Julián Fernández from Rosario Central misses a left-footed shot from the center of the box, sending it to the right.
Julián Fernández from Rosario Central wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Rubén Ramírez of UCV.
Jaminton Campaz from Rosario Central wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Franco IbarraYellow CardFranco Ibarra from Rosario Central receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
Alexander González from UCV wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Franco Ibarra commits a foul for Rosario Central.
The match is delayed due to an injury to Agustín Sández from Rosario Central.
Foul committed by Juan Zapata of UCV.
assist: Jáminton Campaz
Goal! Rosario Central takes the lead 1-0 with Ignacio Ovando scoring a header from the left side of the six-yard box into the bottom right corner, assisted by Jaminton Campaz's cross after a corner.
Corner awarded to Rosario Central after a concession by Williams Velásquez.
Vicente Pizarro's left-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked. Julián Fernández provided the assist.
Attempt missed. Francisco Solé from UCV takes a right-footed shot from outside the box, but it goes too high after a corner.
Corner awarded to UCV after Agustín Sández concedes.
Offside called against Rosario Central. Alejo Veliz is the player caught offside.
Juan Zapata from UCV misses a right-footed shot from the center of the box, just to the right, after an assist from Jovanny Bolívar.
Francisco SoléYellow CardFrancisco Solé of UCV receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
Franco Ibarra from Rosario Central misses an attempt with a right-footed shot from outside the box.
Foul committed by Yohán Cumana of UCV.
Ángel Di María wins a free kick for Rosario Central in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Alexander Granko of UCV.
Ignacio Ovando wins a free kick for Rosario Central in the defensive half.
Attempt missed. Williams Velásquez of UCV heads the ball from the center of the box after a set piece situation.
Foul committed by Agustín Sández of Rosario Central.
Juan Zapata from UCV wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Ángel Di MaríaYellow CardÁngel Di María of Rosario Central receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
Foul committed by Ángel Di María of Rosario Central.
Alexander Granko from UCV wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Corner awarded to Rosario Central after a concession by Williams Velásquez.
Emanuel Coronel from Rosario Central misses a left-footed shot from the right side of the box.
Corner awarded to UCV after Jeremías Ledesma concedes.
Rosario Central travel to Caracas with Ángel Di María leading their charge in a pivotal Copa Libertadores Group H clash against UCV. With just one point separating the two sides, this match could reshape the group standings as both teams battle for a top-two finish. Home advantage and Venezuelan passion make this anything but a routine night for the Argentine visitors.
