Match report

Rosario Central Defeats Platense 1–0 in Liga Profesional Argentina

Rosario Central
Rosario Central
1–0
FT
Platense
Platense
Oct 19, 2025

Rosario Central held off a strong Platense challenge to secure a 1–0 victory at home in the Liga Profesional Argentina. Alejo Veliz scored the decisive goal in the 51st minute, capitalizing on an assist from E. Gimenez, which proved enough to see Rosario Central through to the win. The match saw several key moments that affected the momentum, including a yellow card for B. Barros Schelotto of Platense in the 49th minute.

Key Facts

  • • Alejo Veliz scored the only goal in the 51st minute for Rosario Central
  • • E. Gimenez provided the assist for the goal
  • • B. Barros Schelotto of Platense received a yellow card in the 49th minute
  • • J. Campaz of Rosario Central was also cautioned in the 62nd minute
  • • Agustín Sández of Rosario Central received a yellow card in the 79th minute
  • • Multiple substitutions were made by both teams, including Alejo Veliz's replacement in the 90+3rd minute

Lineups

Rosario Central

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 20 A. Werner (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)
  • 16 E. Gimenez (M)
  • 11 A. Di Maria (M)
  • 8 J. Campaz (M)
  • 9 A. Veliz (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 J. Broun
  • 46 I. Ovando
  • 47 L. Raffin
  • 33 J. M. Elordi
  • 31 F. Navarro
  • 34 S. Beltran
  • 18 F. Lo Celso
  • 26 G. Cantizano
  • 21 S. Lopez
  • 39 F. Oviedo
  • 44 A. Modica
  • 22 E. Copetti

Platense

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 27 F. Losas (G)
  • 25 J. Saborido (D)
  • 42 G. Goni (D)
  • 6 O. Salomon (D)
  • 24 B. Barros Schelotto (D)
  • 7 G. Mainero (M)
  • 14 L. Picco (M)
  • 5 R. Herrera (M)
  • 11 F. Zapiola (M)
  • 26 I. Schor (F)
  • 77 R. Martinez (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 A. Desabato
  • 4 E. Elizalde
  • 43 A. Maglione
  • 38 C. Ingenthron
  • 3 T. Silva
  • 17 F. Bussio
  • 32 F. Baldassarra
  • 20 R. L. Marquez De Meneses
  • 39 I. Visona
  • 28 M. Tucker
  • 16 M. Luna Diale
  • 9 M. Rodriguez

Timeline

  1. Platense
    49' Platense Card · Yellow Card
    B. Barros Schelotto

    Foul

  2. Rosario Central
    51' Rosario Central Goal · Normal Goal
    Alejo Veliz · Assist: E. Gimenez
  3. Platense
    60' Platense subst · Substitution 1
    Off: B. Barros Schelotto · On: T. Silva
  4. Platense
    60' Platense subst · Substitution 2
    Off: F. Zapiola Yamartino · On: M. Luna Diale
  5. Rosario Central
    62' Rosario Central Card · Yellow Card
    J. Campaz

    Foul

  6. Platense
    71' Platense subst · Substitution 3
    Off: R. Martinez · On: M. Rodriguez
  7. Rosario Central
    79' Rosario Central Card · Yellow Card
    Agustín Sández

    Foul

  8. Rosario Central
    82' Rosario Central subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Campaz · On: F. Navarro
  9. Rosario Central
    88' Rosario Central subst · Substitution 2
    Off: E. Gimenez · On: E. Copetti
  10. Platense
    88' Platense subst · Substitution 4
    Off: R. Herrera · On: F. Baldassarra
  11. Rosario Central
    90'+3 Rosario Central subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Á. Di María · On: J. Elordi
  12. Rosario Central
    90'+3 Rosario Central subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Alejo Veliz · On: A. Módica

Match Stats

Stat Rosario Central Platense
Fouls 9 15
Pass Accuracy 78% 71%
Offsides 3 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 9 12
Corners 6 2
Total Passes 402 375
Yellow Cards 2 1
Blocked Shots 4 3
Shots on Target 2 2
xG 1.04 0.44
Shots off Target 3 7
Possession 52% 48%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 315 266
Shots Inside Box 8 4
Saves 2 1
Shots Outside Box 1 8

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The goal by Alejo Veliz in the 51st minute shifted the momentum in favor of Rosario Central
  • ▸ Rosario Central's ability to maintain the lead despite a yellow card in the 62nd minute, followed by another in the 79th minute, was crucial to securing the victory