River Plate beats Rosário Central 1-0 in the semifinals of the Argentine Championship playoffs
River Plate remains alive in the dispute for the Liga Profissional Argentina playoffs. At the stadium, the home team beat Rosário Central 1-0 this Friday, May 16, in a match valid for the semifinals. The goal was scored by Colidio in the 61st minute, converting a maximum penalty.
The match continues its competitive flow, with the score at River Plate’s home maintaining the advantage gained in the second half. Equipes remain mobilized on the field, seeking to define the outcome of the semifinal.
Primeiro time marked by clashes and little creativity
The start of the match was truncated, with both teams trying to impose themselves in midfield. Ibarra faced difficulty in the 8th minute, while Jaílson Freitas, from Rosário Central, was injured in the 13th minute. Driussi also had physical issues soon after, hampering River Plate’s attack.
Ovando’s defense made its presence felt in the 25th minute. In the same period, Ávila and Montiel came into action for the visiting team. The situation gained drama in the 29th minute, when Montiel wasted a penalty kick, a great opportunity for Rosário Central to open the score.
Segundo time brings a goal and defines the clash
Aos 46 minutes, right after the break, Fabricio Bustos was activated in attack, while Montiel left the game. Aos 56, Silva left the field with an injury, giving way to Moreno. The offensive dynamics gained pace.
Fausto Vera changed the game in the 58th minute. Ledesma entered the defense at 60. In the next minute, the outcome: Colidio converted the maximum penalty and put River Plate in advantage.
The changes intensified after the goal:
- Campaz replaced Fernández in the 71st minute
- Gimenez replaced Fernández J. at 71
- Mallo Blanco positioned himself on defense, taking out Ovando
- Matías Viña reinforced the side in the 83rd minute
- Pezzella entered the final minutes
- Colidio left the game in the 84th minute, his goal being decisive
- Veliz played on both sides of the trade
Dinâmica offensive grows with substitutions
The entry of new players transformed the game. Campaz brought speed in the middle. Gimenez adjusted the marking. Mallo Blanco and Matías Viña reinforced defensive laterality, while Pezzella and the others completed the tactical changes.
Quintana entered at 90+3 minutes, when Pizarro was leaving the field. Fernández J. also left during this period, completing the team’s final reorganization. The match approaches its end with River Plate maintaining the advantage gained.
Clash Estatísticas
Ambas the teams moved according to the score. River Plate managed the lead after the goal. Rosário Central pressed, especially after the defensive changes, looking for a draw. The ball continued to circulate intensely between the players, alternating between control and pressure.
- Gols scored: 1 to 0 for River Plate
- Pênalti defended: Montiel (Rosário Central) at 29 minutes
- Pênalti converted: Colidio (River Plate) at 61 minutes
- Cartões shown: none so far
- Substituições performed: 15 in total
Última straight maintains tension in the duel
The third period continues to be developed. Veliz remains on the field after his entry. Acuña intensified the pressure from the side. River Plate’s defense resists Rosário Central’s final attacks, while the home team looks to extend their advantage with counterattacks.
Quintana and Pizarro reorganized the defense in the final moments. Copetti moved in search of opportunities. The match remains competitive, with River Plate managing the result and Rosário Central looking for equality that would keep the series open.
