The match held on Saturday between Aldosivi, known as the Shark, and Rosario Central, the Canalla, concluded in a tense 1-1 draw.
The first half began favorably for Rosario Central as Ignacio Ovando scored a goal just 4 minutes into the game. However, Aldosivi fought back, with Nicolás Cordero finding the net in the 42nd minute of the second half, leveling the score.
Nicolás Cordero emerged as the standout player of the match, netting an important goal for Aldosivi. In addition, Ignacio Ovando was pivotal in defense for Rosario Central, contributing both a goal and eight clearances from danger.
Aldosivi’s coach, Guillermo Farré, deployed a 4-5-1 formation featuring Axel Werner in goal; the defensive line comprised Rodrigo González, Nicolás Zalazar, Joaquín Novillo, and Lucas Rodríguez; the midfield boasted Roberto Bochi, Tomás Fernández, Esteban Rolón, Federico Gino, and Agustín Palavecino; while Junior Arias led the attack.
Meanwhile, Jorge Almirón’s Rosario Central set up in a similar 4-5-1 formation, with Jeremías Ledesma guarding the posts; the back four included Emanuel Coronel, Facundo Mallo, Ignacio Ovando, and Agustín Sández; Franco Ibarra, Vicente Pizarro, Gaspar Duarte, Enzo Giménez, and Ángel Di María controlled the midfield; with Alejo Veliz as the forward.
Referee Fernando Espinoza was appointed to oversee the match proceedings.
In the upcoming fixtures, Aldosivi will visit Tigre, while Rosario Central is set to host Barracas Central at the Estadio Gigante de Arroyito.
Substitutions for Aldosivi
45’ 2T – Joaquín Novillo replaced by Fernando Román Villalba, Emanuel Coronel out for Federico Navarro, and Gaspar Duarte off for Julián Fernández.
63’ 2T – Esteban Rolón was substituted by Mauro Da Luz, Tomás Fernández replaced by Alan Sosa, and Agustín Palavecino came off for Facundo De La Vega.
81’ 2T – Federico Gino left the pitch for Nicolás Cordero.
Yellow Cards for Aldosivi:
7’ 1T Esteban Rolón (Unsporting behavior), 36’ 2T Junior Arias (Unsporting behavior), and 43’ 2T Roberto Bochi (Unsporting behavior).
Substitutions for Rosario Central
76’ 2T – Alejo Veliz was replaced by Enzo Copetti.
Yellow Cards for Rosario Central:
30’ 1T Emanuel Coronel (Holding an opponent to prevent them from progressing) and 18’ 2T Jorge Almirón (Insulting or disapproving of the referee).