Tight victory for Rosario Central against Argentinos Juniors

This Friday, the Canalla won the game corresponding to date 1 of the Argentina – Professional League 2023 tournament by 1-0. The local scored the only goal of the game after 19 minutes of the first half, through Jhonatan Candia. Alan Rodríguez managed to assist with a pass, to the striker who scored a great goal in the right corner.

Control of the ball throughout the game was in favor of Argentinos Juniors (71%) and they were also the team that attempted the most shots (16), but it was Rosario Central who knew how to take advantage and win the game.

Jhonatan Candia was the figure of the party. The Rosario Central attacker shone by scoring 1 goal and making 2 correct passes.

Gaspar Servio was also important. The Rosario Central goalkeeper was fundamental for saving 7 shots and making 6 correct passes.

With a dirty game, the game played between both teams stood out. There were several admonished: Miguel Ángel Torrén, Kevin Ortiz, Fabricio Domínguez, Francis Mac Allister and Facundo Mallo. He was sent off for a direct red card, Leonardo Heredia in the 94th minute of the second half.

The technical director of R. Central, Miguel Ángel Russo, proposed a 5-3-2 strategy with Gaspar Servio in goal; Damián Martínez, Juan Cruz Komar, Facundo Mallo, Carlos Quintana and Alan Rodríguez on the defensive line; Francis Mac Allister, Kevin Ortiz and Ignacio Malcorra in the middle; and Jhonatan Candia and Fabricio Oviedo in attack.

For their part, those led by Gabriel Milito stopped with a 3-5-2 scheme with Federico Lanzillotta under the three sticks; Kevin Mac Allister, Miguel Ángel Torrén and Lucas Villalba in defense; Thiago Nuss, Federico Redondo, Franco Moyano, Alan Rodríguez and Luciano Sánchez in midfield; and Gabriel Ávalos and Gastón Verón up front.

The judge selected for the match at the Gigante de Arroyito stadium was Yael Falcón Pérez.

El Canalla will receive Tigre on the next day. Likewise, El Bicho will play at home against Racing Club.

After the match, the local team is left with 3 points and first in the standings. While the visit has not yet added units and occupies twenty-eighth place in the tournament.

Note and image source: DataFactory

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