In a gripping match held this Saturday, Rosario Central and Godoy Cruz fought to a 1-1 draw.
Rosario Central took the lead with a penalty converted by Ángel Di María in the 77th minute, but Godoy Cruz responded with an equalizer from Vicente Poggi in the 95th minute, leaving fans on the edge of their seats.
Despite dominating possession with 60%, Rosario Central struggled to extend their lead throughout the match.
Vicente Poggi was the standout player, scoring one goal, completing 19 accurate passes, and intercepting the ball twice.
Jaminton Campaz also made significant contributions, attempting four shots on goal and completing 21 passes for Rosario Central.
Rosario Central’s head coach, Ariel Holan, opted for a 4-3-3 formation, featuring Jorge Broun in goal; a defensive line of Emanuel Coronel, Facundo Mallo, Carlos Quintana, and Agustín Sández; midfielders Tomás O’Connor, Federico Navarro, and Ignacio Malcorra; with Di María, Alejo Veliz, and Jaminton Campaz leading the attack.
On the other hand, Godoy Cruz, guided by Esteban Solari, also employed a 4-3-3 setup with Franco Petroli in goal; Leonardo Jara, Mateo Mendoza, Federico Rasmussen, and Juan Segundo Morán comprising the defense; Gonzalo Abrego, Nicolás Fernández, and Vicente Poggi in midfield; and Facundo Altamira, Agustín Auzmendi, and Santino Andino forward.
The match was officiated by referee Pablo Dóvalo.
Looking ahead, Rosario Central will travel to face Lanús while Godoy Cruz will host Sarmiento at the Estadio Malvinas Argentinas.
Substitutions for Rosario Central
66’ 2T – Emanuel Coronel was replaced by Enzo Giménez, and Tomás O’Connor was subbed off for Kevin Gutiérrez.
81’ 2T – Jaminton Campaz made way for Franco Ibarra, and Alejo Veliz was replaced by Enzo Copetti.
88’ 2T – Ángel Di María came off for Gaspar Duarte.
Yellow Cards for Rosario Central:
34’ 2T Ángel Di María (Removing his shirt), and 49’ 2T Facundo Mallo (Unsportsmanlike behavior).
Substitutions for Godoy Cruz
61’ 2T – Leonardo Jara was replaced by Guillermo Fernández.
69’ 2T – Agustín Auzmendi came off for Luca Martínez Dupuy, and Santino Andino was substituted for Daniel Barrea.
84’ 2T – Gonzalo Abrego was replaced by Luciano Pascual.
Yellow Cards for Godoy Cruz:
32’ 1T Vicente Poggi (Unsportsmanlike behavior), 9’ 2T Facundo Altamira (Unsportsmanlike behavior), 31’ 2T Daniel Barrea (Insulting or disapproving the referee), and 32’ 2T Guillermo Fernández (Insulting or disapproving the referee).
Red Card for Godoy Cruz:
45’ 2T Daniel Barrea (Direct red).