The match held during Round 12 of the Apertura concluded with a solid 2-0 win for Independiente Riv. (M). Luciano Gómez opened the scoring for his team in the 15th minute of the first half, followed by Alex Arce who secured the victory with a goal in the 28th minute.
Luciano Gómez was named the man of the match, showcasing an impressive performance by scoring one of the goals. Defensively, Iván Villalba stood out by clearing five dangerous balls, proving crucial to his team’s clean sheet.
Alfredo Berti, the coach of Independiente Riv. (M), set up a 4-4-2 formation with Nicolás Bolcato in goal, supported by Ezequiel Bonifacio, Iván Villalba, Sheyko Studer, and Luciano Gómez in defense. The midfield consisted of Rodrigo Atencio, Tomas Bottari, José Florentín, and Sebastián Villa, while Fabrizio Sartori and Alex Arce led the attack.
On the other hand, Jorge Almirón’s Rosario Central also adopted a 4-4-2 formation, featuring Jeremías Ledesma as the goalkeeper, with a backline comprising Ignacio Ovando, Facundo Mallo, Gastón Ávila, and Agustín Sández. Vicente Pizarro, Franco Ibarra, Guillermo Fernández, and Enzo Giménez operated in the midfield, while the forward duo consisted of Jaminton Campaz and Alejo Veliz.
The match was officiated by referee Pablo Echavarría at the Bautista Gargantini Stadium.
Looking ahead, Independiente Riv. (M) will face Tigre in their next league encounter, while Rosario Central will take on Atlético Tucumán at home.
Substitutions for Independiente Riv. (M)
- 68’ 2H – Rodrigo Atencio off for Matías Fernandez
- 81’ 2H – Fabrizio Sartori off for Leonel Bucca
- 88’ 2H – Alex Arce off for Diego Crego
- 89’ 2H – Tomas Bottari off for Leonard Costa and Luciano Gómez off for Juan Manuel Elordi
Substitutions for Rosario Central
- 60’ 2H – Guillermo Fernández off for Enzo Copetti
- 61’ 2H – Facundo Mallo off for Gaspar Duarte
- 82’ 2H – Agustín Sández off for Alexis Soto
Yellow Cards for Rosario Central:
- 21’ 2H – Enzo Copetti (Unsporting behavior)
- 29’ 2H – Agustín Sández (Unsporting behavior)