Match report

Rosario Central Stuns Gimnasia L.P. 2-1 in Liga Profesional Argentina

Gimnasia L.P.
Gimnasia L.P.
1–2
FT
Rosario Central
Rosario Central
Feb 25, 2026

Rosario Central stunned Gimnasia L.P. with a late comeback to win 2-1 in a Liga Profesional Argentina match. Despite falling behind to I. Fernández's early goal for Gimnasia, Rosario Central rallied, with E. Giménez and G. Ávila scoring to secure the victory. Key substitutions and tactical adjustments by Rosario Central's coach turned the game around.

Key Facts

  • • I. Fernández scored the opening goal for Gimnasia L.P. in the 4th minute
  • • E. Giménez equalized for Rosario Central in the 52nd minute, assisted by J. Fernández
  • • G. Ávila secured the win for Rosario Central in the 75th minute, assisted by J. Campaz
  • • Gimnasia L.P. had three players receive yellow cards: Nicolas Schelotto, F. Torres, and I. Miramón
  • • Rosario Central had four players receive yellow cards: F. Navarro, P. Fernández, Agustín Sández, and E. Copetti

Lineups

Gimnasia L.P.

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

  • 23 N. Insfran (G)
  • 25 A. Steimbach (D)
  • 4 R. Giampaoli (D)
  • 21 E. Martinez (D)
  • 24 P. Silva Torrejon (D)
  • 16 A. Max (M)
  • 8 N. Fernandez (M)
  • 5 I. Miramon (M)
  • 10 N. Schelotto (M)
  • 7 M. Panaro (M)
  • 32 M. Torres (F)

Substitutes

  • 27 J. Kadijevic
  • 14 G. Errecalde
  • 35 J. Cortazzo
  • 2 G. Gonzalez
  • 22 M. Melluso
  • 33 P. Aguiar
  • 6 D. Mastrangelo
  • 19 L. Castro
  • 11 J. Merlo
  • 26 F. Torres
  • 29 A. Auzmendi
  • 30 J. De Asis

Rosario Central

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 23 C. Ledesma (G)
  • 32 E. Coronel (D)
  • 46 I. Ovando (D)
  • 13 G. Avila (D)
  • 33 A. Soto (D)
  • 31 F. Navarro (M)
  • 20 V. Pizarro (M)
  • 16 E. Gimenez (M)
  • 11 A. Di Maria (M)
  • 18 J. Fernandez (M)
  • 22 E. Copetti (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 J. Broun
  • 47 L. Raffin
  • 45 J. Scaglia
  • 3 A. Sandez
  • 5 F. Ibarra
  • 28 P. Fernandez
  • 10 S. Segovia
  • 27 G. Duarte
  • 8 J. Campaz
  • 26 G. Cantizano
  • 39 F. Oviedo
  • 9 A. Veliz

Timeline

  1. Gimnasia L.P.
    4' Gimnasia L.P. Goal · Normal Goal
    I. Fernández
  2. Rosario Central
    45'+1 Rosario Central Card · Yellow Card
    F. Navarro

    Foul

  3. Rosario Central
    52' Rosario Central Goal · Normal Goal
    E. Gimenez · Assist: J. Fernandez
  4. Gimnasia L.P.
    57' Gimnasia L.P. Card · Yellow Card
    Nicolas Schelotto

    Foul

  5. Rosario Central
    60' Rosario Central subst · Substitution 1
    Off: F. Navarro · On: P. Fernandez
  6. Rosario Central
    60' Rosario Central subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Á. Di María · On: J. Campaz
  7. Rosario Central
    64' Rosario Central Card · Yellow Card
    P. Fernandez

    Foul

  8. Gimnasia L.P.
    67' Gimnasia L.P. subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Torres · On: F. Torres
  9. Gimnasia L.P.
    67' Gimnasia L.P. subst · Substitution 2
    Off: I. Fernández · On: A. Auzmendi
  10. Rosario Central
    70' Rosario Central subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Soto · On: Agustín Sández
  11. Rosario Central
    70' Rosario Central subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Fernandez · On: G. Duarte
  12. Gimnasia L.P.
    72' Gimnasia L.P. Card · Yellow Card
    F. Torres

    Foul

  13. Gimnasia L.P.
    73' Gimnasia L.P. subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Nicolas Schelotto · On: L. Castro
  14. Rosario Central
    75' Rosario Central Goal · Normal Goal
    G. Ávila · Assist: J. Campaz
  15. Gimnasia L.P.
    81' Gimnasia L.P. subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Max · On: J. Merlo
  16. Gimnasia L.P.
    81' Gimnasia L.P. subst · Substitution 5
    Off: M. Panaro · On: J. De Asis
  17. Rosario Central
    82' Rosario Central Card · Yellow Card
    Agustín Sández

    Foul

  18. Rosario Central
    83' Rosario Central subst · Substitution 5
    Off: E. Copetti · On: Luca Raffin
  19. Gimnasia L.P.
    89' Gimnasia L.P. Card · Yellow Card
    I. Miramón

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Gimnasia L.P. Rosario Central
Fouls 14 20
Pass Accuracy 80% 84%
Offsides 3 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 13 9
Corners 6 3
Total Passes 364 453
Yellow Cards 3 3
Blocked Shots 3 2
Shots on Target 6 2
xG — —
Shots off Target 4 5
Possession 45% 55%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 293 381
Shots Inside Box 8 5
Saves 0 5
Shots Outside Box 5 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ E. Giménez's equalizing goal in the 52nd minute reversed the momentum, giving Rosario Central the upper hand
  • ▸ G. Ávila's decisive goal in the 75th minute solidified Rosario Central's victory, despite Gimnasia L.P. mounting a late pressure