Miguel Borja scores decisive goal for River Plate against Rosario Central with Di María on field Por Luís Henrique Costa
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Miguel Borja scored the goal that gave River Plate a 1-0 lead over Rosario Central at the 10th minute of the first half at the Gigante de Arroyito Stadium in Rosario, Argentina. The match, valid for the 11th round of the Clausura Tournament of the Liga Profesional, takes place on Sunday, October 5, 2025, under referee Yael Falcón Pérez. The assist came from Juan Fernando Quintero, in a move that showcased the efficiency of the visitors’ attack, while Ángel Di María plays for the home team.
River Plate, coached by Marcelo Gallardo, seeks recovery after recent losses in the tournament. Rosario Central, led by Ariel Holan, comes off a 3-0 win over Gimnasia La Plata.
The match is ongoing, with the first half progressing until at least the 19th minute.
- Key opening moments:
- 1’: Match starts with a throw-in for Rosario Central.
- 2’: Alternating throw-ins in midfield, with a dangerous attack by the home team.
- 4’: Free kick for River Plate in the opponent’s half.
- 7’: Free kick awarded to Rosario Central.
- 10’: Miguel Borja’s goal for River Plate, assisted by Quintero.
Minute-by-minute highlights
At 9 minutes, the referee signaled a corner for Rosario Central on the left. The home team pressed, but River Plate quickly regained possession.
The goal at the next minute shifted the pace, with River Plate taking partial control of the game.
Partial match statistics
River Plate holds 55% possession against Rosario Central’s 45%. The visitors have 1 shot on target, while the hosts have 10 attempts, with 1 on goal.
Fouls total 3 for Rosario Central and 4 for River Plate, with 3 corners for each side.
Yellow cards were shown: Emanuel Coronel at 16’ for Rosario Central, and Lautaro Rivero at 13’ for River Plate.
Lineups and on-field returns
Rosario Central lines up in a 4-2-3-1, with Jorge Broun in goal, Emanuel Coronel in defense, and Ángel Di María in attack alongside Jaminton Campaz and Alejo Veliz. Ariel Holan made two changes from the previous match.
Alejo Veliz returned from injury at 14 minutes after a stoppage for medical attention.
River Plate plays in a 4-3-3, with Franco Armani in goal, Gonzalo Montiel at right-back, and Miguel Borja leading the attack, supported by Juan Fernando Quintero and Facundo Colidio. Marcelo Gallardo confirmed the starting 11 without surprises.
The historical record favors River Plate at the Gigante de Arroyito, with frequent 0-2 results in past games. In the last 16 matches with Rosario Central as the host, the visitors won 6 times, against 4 wins for the home team and 6 draws.
Recent team form
River Plate is third in Group B with 18 points in 10 matches, following two consecutive losses. The team advanced in the Copa Argentina with a 1-0 win over Racing Club.
Rosario Central sits sixth in Group A with 15 points and one game in hand. Their recent 3-0 thrashing of Gimnasia bolsters their current form.
In head-to-head clashes over the last eight years, River Plate won 7 of 15 matches, with 4 draws and 4 wins for Rosario Central. The most common scoreline is 0-2 for the visitors.
Jaminton Campaz attempted a shot at 13 minutes but missed the target, marking one of Rosario Central’s few threats up to the 19th minute.
The game remains balanced, with River Plate managing their narrow lead.
