Estudiantes clinched a vital win with a score of 1-0 against Rosario Central in the match corresponding to the fifth round of the Clausura. Edwuin Cetré broke the deadlock in the 30th minute of the first half, securing all three points for the Pincha.
Rosario Central came close to equalizing, with Ángel Di María hitting the woodwork twice during the match.
Despite having 64% possession throughout the game, Rosario Central was unable to capitalize on their ball control, while Estudiantes was the more attacking team and walked away with the victory.
Edwuin Cetré was undoubtedly the standout player of the match, scoring the only goal, completing 13 accurate passes, and attempting 3 shots on target.
Another solid performer for Estudiantes was Tiago Palacios, who made 16 successful passes, recovered 2 balls, and also attempted 2 shots at goal.
Rosario Central’s coach, Ariel Holan, employed a 4-5-1 formation with Jorge Broun in goal; Enzo Giménez, Ignacio Ovando, Juan Cruz Komar, and Agustín Sández in defense; Federico Navarro, Tomás O’Connor, Gaspar Duarte, Ángel Di María, and Jaminton Campaz in midfield; and Alejo Veliz leading the attack.
Meanwhile, Eduardo Domínguez’s squad from Estudiantes also lined up in a 4-5-1 formation, with Fernando Muslera in goal; Román Gómez, Leandro González Pirez, Santiago Núñez, and Santiago Arzamendia in defense; Lucas Piovi, Mikel Amondarain, Tiago Palacios, Cristian Medina, and Edwuin Cetré in midfield; and Facundo Farías in the forward position.
The match, held at the Gigante de Arroyito stadium, was officiated by Pablo Dóvalo.
With this victory, Estudiantes secured their place in the quarterfinals of the Clausura.
Substitutions for Rosario Central
68’ 2T – Tomás O’Connor was replaced by Franco Ibarra; Jaminton Campaz came off for Giovanni Cantizano.
69’ 2T – Gaspar Duarte was substituted for Maximiliano Lovera; Tiago Palacios left for Gastón Benedetti; Edwuin Cetré was replaced by Alexis Castro.
76’ 2T – Federico Navarro came off for Enzo Copetti.
Yellow Card for Rosario Central:
30’ 2T – Ángel Di María (Unsportsmanlike conduct)
Substitutions for Estudiantes
59’ 2T – Santiago Núñez was replaced by Facundo Rodríguez.
64’ 2T – Facundo Farías was substituted for Lucas Alario.
70’ 2T – Lucas Piovi was replaced by Joaquín Tobio Burgos.
Yellow Cards for Estudiantes:
34’ 2T – Mikel Amondarain (Unsportsmanlike conduct), 35’ 2T – Lucas Alario (Unsportsmanlike conduct), 48’ 2T – Alexis Castro (Unsportsmanlike conduct), 49’ 2T – Fernando Muslera (Delay of game), and 52’ 2T – Cristian Medina (Unsportsmanlike conduct).
Red Card for Estudiantes:
45’ 2T – Mikel Amondarain (Red card for two yellow cards).