The Canalla triumphed over the Millonario in an action-packed encounter, initially falling behind due to a goal by Miguel Ángel Borja in the 9th minute. However, Franco Ibarra equalized in the first half at the 20th minute, followed by Ignacio Malcorra’s game-winning goal just 11 minutes into the second half.
Borja lifted the spirits of River Plate fans early on with a powerful shot from inside the box, assisted by Juan Fernando Quintero’s precise cross.
Both Juan Bautista Dadín from River Plate and Enzo Giménez of Rosario Central came close to scoring, hitting the woodwork with their efforts.
Ignacio Malcorra stood out as the match’s most influential player, contributing a goal, completing 36 successful passes, and attempting 2 shots on target.
Franco Ibarra also had a commendable performance, recording a goal and achieving 31 accurate passes alongside 4 attempts at the goal.
The head coach of Rosario Central, Ariel Holan, deployed a 4-5-1 formation featuring Jorge Broun in goal; a defensive line with Emanuel Coronel, Juan Cruz Komar, Facundo Mallo, and Agustín Sández; a midfield consisting of Franco Ibarra, Ignacio Malcorra, Gaspar Duarte, Ángel Di María, and Jaminton Campaz; and Alejo Veliz as the lone striker.
Meanwhile, Marcelo Gallardo’s squad for River Plate took the field in a 4-4-2 setup, with Franco Armani guarding the net; Gonzalo Montiel, Lucas Martínez Quarta, Lautaro Rivero, and Marcos Acuña in defense; a midfield made up of Juan Fernando Quintero, Kevin Castaño, Juan Carlos Portillo, and Giuliano Galoppo; and the forward duo of Facundo Colidio and Miguel Ángel Borja.
Yael Falcón Pérez officiated the match at the Gigante de Arroyito Stadium.
Looking ahead, Rosario Central will face Vélez in their next outing, while River Plate is set to host Sarmiento.
Substitutions for Rosario Central
45’ 2T – Emanuel Coronel for Enzo Giménez, Marcos Acuña for Milton Casco
55’ 2T – Gaspar Duarte for Enzo Copetti
85’ 2T – Ignacio Malcorra for Federico Navarro
89’ 2T – Jaminton Campaz for Ignacio Ovando
Yellow Cards for Rosario Central:
15’ 1T – Emanuel Coronel (Unsporting behavior)
4’ 2T – Facundo Mallo (Unsporting behavior)
Substitutions for River Plate
66’ 2T – Juan Fernando Quintero for Ignacio Fernández, Giuliano Galoppo for Santiago Lencina
79’ 2T – Facundo Colidio for Juan Bautista Dadín
Yellow Cards for River Plate:
12’ 1T – Lautaro Rivero (Unsporting behavior)
25’ 1T – Gonzalo Montiel (Unsporting behavior)
34’ 1T – Juan Carlos Portillo (Unsporting behavior)
37’ 1T – Marcos Acuña (Dissent towards referee)
38’ 1T – Franco Armani (Dissent towards referee)
28’ 2T – Kevin Castaño (Unsporting behavior)
31’ 2T – Miguel Ángel Borja (Unsporting behavior)
Red Card for River Plate:
37’ 1T – Juan Carlos Portillo (Sent off for second yellow card)