The match between Rosario Central and San Martín (SJ) concluded without any goals, as both teams struggled to capitalize on their opportunities. The fixture, part of the Clausura tournament, saw the Canalla dominate possession with 69% compared to San Martín’s 31%, yet they could not convert this advantage into a win.
Matías Borgogno was a standout player for San Martín (SJ). The goalkeeper made crucial saves throughout the match, stopping five shots on target and completing five accurate passes to help maintain the clean sheet.
The defensive efforts of Enzo Giménez for Rosario Central were equally commendable. He recovered two balls and cleared three dangerous plays, contributing significantly to his team’s performance.
Rosario Central’s coach, Ariel Holan, employed a 4-5-1 formation with Jorge Broun guarding the goal. The defensive line consisted of Enzo Giménez, Juan Cruz Komar, Carlos Quintana, and Agustín Sández. The midfield featured Franco Ibarra, Federico Navarro, Ángel Di María, Ignacio Malcorra, and Giovanni Cantizano, while Alejo Veliz was positioned as the sole striker.
On the other side, Leandro Romagnoli arranged his team in a similar 4-5-1 setup, with Matías Borgogno in goal. The defense included Ayrton Portillo, Rodrigo Cáseres, Luciano Recalde, and Lucas Diarte. The midfield trio was made up of Nicolás Watson, Sebastián Jaurena, and Santiago Salle, with Tomás Fernández and Horacio Tijanovich in support of forward Ignacio Maestro Puch.
The match was officiated by Ariel Penel, who ensured fair play throughout.
Looking ahead, Rosario Central’s next fixture will be an away match against Atlético Tucumán, while San Martín (SJ) will return home to face Sarmiento.
Substitutions for Rosario Central
45’ 2T – Agustín Sández replaced by Juan Manuel Elordi; Giovanni Cantizano replaced by Jaminton Campaz.
52’ 2T – Carlos Quintana replaced by Juan Giménez.
62’ 2T – Franco Ibarra replaced by Enzo Copetti; Tomás Fernández replaced by Tomás Lecanda.
90’ 2T – Ignacio Malcorra replaced by Santiago Segovia.
Yellow Card for Rosario Central:
44’ 1T – Franco Ibarra (Unsporting behavior).
Substitutions for San Martín (SJ)
70’ 2T – Santiago Salle replaced by Alejandro Molina.
83’ 2T – Sebastián Jaurena replaced by Esteban Burgos; Ignacio Maestro Puch replaced by Franco Toloza; Horacio Tijanovich replaced by Matías Orihuela.
Yellow Cards for San Martín (SJ):
5’ 1T – Tomás Fernández (Unsporting behavior); 35’ 1T – Rodrigo Cáseres (Unsporting behavior); 45’ 2T – Nicolás Watson (Unsporting behavior).