“Double booking as Estiven Villalba receives his second yellow card in quick succession following Álvaro Campuzano's earlier caution, setting a combative tone”
“Enzo Copetti breaks the deadlock with a right-footed finish from the center of the box into the bottom left corner, converting Emanuel Coronel's through ball”
Pivotal
Libertad
Rosario Central
Outstanding performance
Rosario Central•MidfielderRosario Central claimed a crucial Copa Libertadores victory with a disciplined performance that saw them dominate possession (67%) and create significantly more chances than their hosts. The Argentine side controlled the tempo throughout, registering 14 shots to Libertad's 8, while their superior passing accuracy (84% vs 68%) allowed them to dictate play in midfield. Substitute Enzo Copetti proved to be the match-winner, converting a well-worked move with seven minutes remaining after Emanuel Coronel's incisive through ball found the striker in the perfect position. Libertad struggled to impose themselves despite playing at home, managing just two shots on target and failing to create any big chances, while Rosario Central's clinical finishing made the difference after missing three clear-cut opportunities earlier in the match.
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Foul committed by Franco Ibarra of Rosario Central.
Amín Molinas from Libertad wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Gustavo Aguilar from Libertad misses with a header from the center of the box.
Foul by Jorge Recalde of Libertad.
Franco Ibarra from Rosario Central wins a free kick in the defensive half.
The fourth official has indicated that there will be 6 minutes of added time.
Substitution for Libertad: Rodrigo Vera comes on for Diego Viera.
Substitution for Rosario Central: Carlos Quintana comes on for Emanuel Coronel.
Substitution for Rosario Central: Federico Navarro comes on for Vicente Pizarro.
Substitution for Rosario Central: Federico Navarro comes on for Vicente Pizarro.
Foul by Franco Ibarra of Rosario Central.
Álvaro Campuzano from Libertad wins a free kick in the attacking half.
assist: Emanuel Coronel
Goal! Rosario Central takes the lead 1-0 with Enzo Copetti scoring a right-footed shot from the center of the box into the bottom left corner, assisted by Emanuel Coronel's through ball.
Foul committed by Gustavo Aguilar of Libertad.
Pol Fernández from Rosario Central wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Offside called against Rosario Central. Jaminton Campaz is the player caught offside.
Foul committed by Jaminton Campaz of Rosario Central.
Estiven Villalba from Libertad wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Pol FernándezYellow CardPol Fernández from Rosario Central receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
Foul committed by Pol Fernández of Rosario Central.
Matías Espinoza from Libertad wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Substitution for Libertad: Gustavo Aguilar comes on for Federico Carrizo.
Attempt missed. Enzo Giménez from Rosario Central has a right-footed shot from the center of the box.
Emanuel Coronel from Rosario Central misses a right-footed shot from outside the box.
Substitution for Rosario Central: Pol Fernández comes on for Alejo Veliz.
Substitution for Rosario Central: Pol Fernández comes on for Alejo Veliz.
Enzo Giménez of Rosario Central wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Foul committed by Matías Espinoza of Libertad.
Attempt missed by Amín Molinas of Libertad with a right-footed shot from outside the box.
Foul by Federico Carrizo of Libertad.
Franco Ibarra from Rosario Central wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Jorge Recalde of Libertad.
Foul committed by Gastón Ávila of Rosario Central.
The match is delayed due to an injury to Jeremías Ledesma from Rosario Central.
Iván Franco from Libertad hits the woodwork with a right-footed shot from outside the box.
Alejo Veliz's left-footed shot from the center of the box is saved by Ángel González in the center of the goal. The attempt was assisted by Enzo Giménez with a cross.
Substitution for Rosario Central: Enzo Copetti comes on for Julián Fernández.
Substitution for Libertad: Amín Molinas comes on for Lucas Sanabria.
Libertad is awarded a corner after Ignacio Ovando concedes it.
Attempt saved. Jorge Recalde from Libertad has a left-footed shot from the center of the box that is saved.
Handball by Iván Franco of Libertad.
Julián Fernández from Rosario Central wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Julián Fernández from Rosario Central wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Attempt missed by Alejo Veliz from Rosario Central with a left-footed shot from the center of the box.
Corner awarded to Rosario Central after Estiven Villalba concedes.
Substitution for Libertad: Iván Franco comes on for Robert Rojas.
The second half begins with the match score at 0-0 between Libertad and Rosario Central.
The first half ends with Libertad and Rosario Central tied at 0-0.
Jorge Recalde of Libertad is caught offside.
Attempt saved. Federico Carrizo from Libertad has a right-footed shot from outside the box, but Jeremías Ledesma from Rosario Central saves it in the top center of the goal. The shot was assisted by Estiven Villalba with a headed pass.
Libertad wins a corner after Enzo Giménez concedes.
Libertad wins a corner after Emanuel Coronel concedes.
The fourth official has indicated there will be 5 minutes of added time.
Corner awarded to Rosario Central after a foul by Robert Rojas.
Foul committed by Emanuel Coronel of Rosario Central.
Matías Espinoza from Libertad wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Federico Carrizo of Libertad.
Alejo Veliz from Rosario Central wins a free kick in the defensive half.
The match is delayed due to an injury to Ángel González from Libertad.
Foul committed by Alejo Veliz of Rosario Central.
Ángel González from Libertad wins a free kick in the defensive half.
The match is delayed due to an injury to Jorge Recalde from Libertad.
Agustín SándezYellow CardAgustín Sández of Rosario Central receives a yellow card for a foul.
Jorge Recalde from Libertad wins a free kick on the right wing.
Foul committed by Agustín Sández of Rosario Central.
Attempt saved. Gastón Ávila from Rosario Central has his left-footed shot from outside the box saved in the bottom left corner by Ángel González from Libertad.
Franco Ibarra of Rosario Central wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Foul committed by Alexis Fretes of Libertad.
Franco Ibarra's right-footed shot from outside the box is saved in the center of the goal by Ángel González. The attempt was assisted by Enzo Giménez.
Attempt missed. Julián Fernández from Rosario Central takes a left-footed shot from outside the box, but it goes wide to the left after a corner.
Corner awarded to Rosario Central after Estiven Villalba concedes.
Vicente Pizarro's left-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked.
Gastón Ávila from Rosario Central misses a header from the center of the box to the right, assisted by Vicente Pizarro's cross.
Corner awarded to Rosario Central after a foul by Diego Viera.
Corner awarded to Rosario Central after a concession by Diego Viera.
The match is delayed due to an injury to Alexis Fretes of Libertad.
Foul by Matías Espinoza of Libertad.
Enzo Giménez from Rosario Central wins a free kick on the right wing.
Enzo Giménez from Rosario Central wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Foul committed by Matías Espinoza of Libertad.
Emanuel Coronel of Rosario Central is caught offside.
The match is delayed due to an injury to Álvaro Campuzano from Libertad.
Julián Fernández's right-footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
Estiven Villalba of Libertad receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
Foul committed by Estiven Villalba of Libertad.
Jaminton Campaz from Rosario Central wins a free kick on the left wing.
Enzo Giménez from Rosario Central has a right-footed shot from the right side of the box, but it is blocked.
Corner awarded to Rosario Central after Ángel González concedes.
Attempt saved. Alejo Veliz's header from the center of the box is saved in the bottom right corner by Ángel González. The chance was assisted by Agustín Sández with a cross.
Matías Espinoza from Libertad 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 Franco Ibarra from Rosario Central.
Álvaro CampuzanoYellow CardÁlvaro Campuzano of Libertad receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
Foul committed by Álvaro Campuzano of Libertad.
Franco Ibarra from Rosario Central wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Julián Fernández from Rosario Central wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Diego Viera of Libertad.
Handball by Álvaro Campuzano of Libertad.
Foul committed by Jorge Recalde of Libertad.
Franco Ibarra from Rosario Central wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Attempt missed by Robert Rojas of Libertad, who took a right-footed shot from outside the box.
Libertad desperately need to bounce back from their opening 3-1 defeat when they host injury-hit Rosario Central. Both sides are struggling for form in this evenly-matched Copa Libertadores group stage clash at Estadio Dr. Nicolás Leoz.
