River Plate 0:1 CA Rosario Central — Informe del Partido

Gary RedknappFootball AnalystINFORME DEL PARTIDO

Nicolás Otamendi’s 27th-minute strike proved decisive as Rosario Central edged River Plate 0-1 in a Superliga clash that defied the run of play. The visitors secured all three points despite being outshot and outpossessed for long stretches, a result that leaves River Plate ruing a dominant display that yielded nothing.

The match turned early when Otamendi capitalised on a rare opening, with River’s frantic response stalling against a stubborn backline. Joaquín Freitas, Lautaruo Rivero and Fausto Vera all picked up yellow cards inside the opening seventeen minutes as the hosts pressed high, while a VAR check at minute 37 briefly threatened to alter the scoreline. The second half saw Ángel Di María and Franco Ibarra booked, before Emanuel Coronel’s 83rd-minute dismissal reduced Rosario Central to ten men, yet River could not find a breakthrough.

River Plate controlled the numbers with 65% possession, 25 shots and an xG of 2.07 against Rosario Central’s 35% and 0.57, while corners read 10-4 in the hosts’ favour — outplayed but won on efficiency, with the visitors’ second-half xG of 0.29 telling of their defensive resilience. Franco Ibarra was the standout for Rosario Central, earning a 7.8 rating as a midfielder despite his late booking, anchoring the midfield as the game wore on. With no prediction offered and no next fixture confirmed, the result stands as a stark lesson in converting dominance into points.

Preguntas y Respuestas

What was the final score of River Plate vs Rosario Central?

River Plate 0-1 Rosario Central (Superliga).

Who scored?

Nicolás Otamendi (27') for Rosario Central.

Were there any red cards in River Plate vs Rosario Central?

Yes — sent off: Emanuel Coronel (Rosario Central, 83').

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