Match report
Rosario Central 2-1 River Plate: Defeats in Liga Profesional Argentina
Rosario Central
2–1
FT
River Plate
Oct 6, 2025
Rosario Central stunned River Plate with a 2-1 victory in the Liga Profesional Argentina, showcasing resilience and tactical acumen to overcome a red card situation. The match saw early brilliance from River Plate, but a series of yellow cards, leading to a red, allowed Rosario Central to surge ahead. Goals from Franco Ibarra and Ignacio Malcorra sealed the win for Rosario Central, while River Plate's lone goal came from Miguel Borja.
Key Facts
- • Rosario Central 2-1 River Plate
- • Miguel Borja scored for River Plate in the 10th minute
- • Franco Ibarra equalized for Rosario Central in the 21st minute
- • Ignacio Malcorra secured the win for Rosario Central with a goal in the 59th minute
- • River Plate's J. Portillo was sent off in the 39th minute for a foul
Lineups
Rosario Central
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 J. Broun (G)
- 32 E. Coronel (D)
- 15 F. Mallo Blanco (D)
- 6 J. Komar (D)
- 3 A. Sandez (D)
- 5 F. Ibarra (M)
- 10 I. Malcorra (M)
- 27 G. Duarte (M)
- 11 A. Di Maria (M)
- 8 J. Campaz (M)
- 9 A. Veliz (F)
Substitutes
- 20 A. Werner
- 16 E. Gimenez
- 46 I. Ovando
- 47 L. Raffin
- 33 J. M. Elordi
- 31 F. Navarro
- 34 S. Beltran
- 18 F. Lo Celso
- 26 G. Cantizano
- 22 E. Copetti
- 21 S. Lopez
- 39 F. Oviedo
River Plate
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 1 F. Armani (G)
- 4 G. Montiel (D)
- 28 L. Martinez Quarta (D)
- 13 L. Rivero (D)
- 21 M. Acuna (D)
- 22 K. Castano (M)
- 5 J. Portillo (M)
- 34 Giuliano Galoppo (M)
- 10 J. Quintero (F)
- 9 Miguel Borja (F)
- 11 F. Colidio (F)
Substitutes
- 25 C. Ledesma
- 16 F. Bustos
- 14 S. Boselli
- 17 P. Diaz
- 20 M. Casco
- 33 Agustin De la Cuesta
- 23 M. Galarza
- 39 S. Lencina
- 26 N. Fernandez
- 27 B. Dadin
Timeline
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10' River Plate Goal · Normal GoalM. Borja · Assist: J. Quintero
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13' River Plate Card · Yellow CardLautaro Rivero
Foul
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16' Rosario Central Card · Yellow CardE. Coronel
Foul
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21' Rosario Central Goal · Normal GoalFranco Ibarra
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26' River Plate Card · Yellow CardGonzalo Montiel
Foul
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34' River Plate Card · Yellow CardJ. Portillo
Argument
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38' River Plate Card · Yellow CardM. Acuña
Argument
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39' River Plate Card · Yellow CardF. Armani
Argument
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39' River Plate Card · Red CardJ. Portillo
Foul
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46' River Plate subst · Substitution 1Off: M. Acuña · On: M. Casco
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50' Rosario Central Card · Yellow CardF. Mallo
Foul
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56' Rosario Central subst · Substitution 2Off: G. Duarte · On: E. Copetti
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59' Rosario Central Goal · Normal GoalI. Malcorra
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67' River Plate subst · Substitution 2Off: J. Quintero · On: S. Lencinas
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67' River Plate subst · Substitution 3Off: G. Galoppo · On: I. Fernández
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74' River Plate Card · Yellow CardKevin Castaño
Foul
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77' River Plate Card · Yellow CardM. Borja
Foul
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80' River Plate subst · Substitution 4Off: F. Colidio · On: B. Dadin
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86' Rosario Central subst · Substitution 3Off: I. Malcorra · On: F. Navarro
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90' Rosario Central subst · Substitution 4Off: J. Campaz · On: I. Ovando
Match Stats
| Stat | Rosario Central | River Plate |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 8 | 16 |
| Pass Accuracy | 73% | 76% |
| Offsides | 4 | 1 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 1 |
| Total Shots | 18 | 7 |
| Corners | 8 | 3 |
| Total Passes | 268 | 310 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 8 |
| Blocked Shots | 4 | 2 |
| Shots on Target | 7 | 2 |
| xG | 1.32 | 0.45 |
| Shots off Target | 7 | 3 |
| Possession | 48% | 52% |
| Goals Prevented | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate Passes | 195 | 235 |
| Shots Inside Box | 10 | 3 |
| Saves | 1 | 5 |
| Shots Outside Box | 8 | 4 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ River Plate took the lead early through Miguel Borja but faced a significant setback when J. Portillo was sent off in the 39th minute, leaving them with a man disadvantage.
- ▸ Rosario Central capitalized on the numerical advantage, equalizing in the 21st minute through Franco Ibarra and sealing the win with Ignacio Malcorra's goal in the 59th minute.