Rosario Central Draws with Deportivo Riestra in a Tense Match
Rosario, Province of Santa Fe – In a hard-fought match at the Estadio Gigante de Arroyito, Rosario Central drew with Deportivo Riestra by a score of one to one in the Liga Profesional Argentina. The match, corresponding to matchday 5 of the second phase of the 2025 season, was marked by intensity and a high number of fouls.
Rosario Central dominated ball possession with 63%, which translated into a higher number of shots on goal, although without the expected decisiveness. In the 9th minute, Alejo Véliz opened the scoring for the home team, thanks to an assist from Ignacio Malcorra. However, Deportivo Riestra, despite having less possession (37%), sought opportunities and managed to equalize in the 89th minute through a penalty converted by J. Herrera.
The match was characterized by a disputed game, with a total of 31 fouls committed between both teams. Referee Yael Falcon Perez cautioned six players, four from Deportivo Riestra and two from Rosario Central, reflecting the intensity and constant contact between the players. Rosario Central generated 13 shots, of which 5 were on target and 6 were off target, while Deportivo Riestra executed 8 shots, of which only 1 was on target and 2 were off target.
Substitutions rosario central: at minute 40 J. Gimenez came in and J. Komar went out., at minute 74 A. Di Maria came in and S. Lopez went out., at minute 74 A. Sandez came in and J. M. Elordi went out., at minute 81 J. Campaz came in and E. Gimenez went out., at minute 81 E. Copetti came in and T. O’Connor went out.
Substitutions deportivo riestra: at minute 59 M. Ramirez came in and G. Obredor went out., at minute 59 J. Randazzo came in and R. Gallo went out., at minute 68 N. Benegas came in and A. Diaz went out., at minute 86 M. Celiz came in and S. Vera went out., at minute 86 P. Ramirez came in and A. Alonso went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Rosario Central
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Deportivo Riestra
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