Match report

Rosario Central Defeats Newells Old Boys 2-0 in Liga Profesional Argentina

Newells Old Boys
Newells Old Boys
0–2
FT
Rosario Central
Rosario Central
Mar 1, 2026

Rosario Central emerged victorious over Newells Old Boys in a tightly contested match, securing a 2-0 win in the Liga Profesional Argentina. The victory was punctuated by goals from Ángel Di María and Emmanuel Copetti, while Newells Old Boys struggled to find an equalizer despite multiple substitutions.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Newells Old Boys 0-2 Rosario Central
  • • First Goal: Ángel Di María (51')
  • • Second Goal: Emmanuel Copetti (81')
  • • Substitutions: Newells Old Boys made multiple changes, including A. Méndez and M. Hoyos entering the game
  • • Yellow Cards: V. Acuña (Newells Old Boys), E. Gimenez (Rosario Central), Franco Ibarra (Rosario Central), E. Coronel (Rosario Central)

Lineups

Newells Old Boys

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 W. Barlasina (G)
  • 14 A. Mendez (D)
  • 15 S. Salcedo (D)
  • 23 N. Goitea (D)
  • 24 G. Risso (D)
  • 26 R. Herrera (M)
  • 5 L. Regiardo (M)
  • 10 V. Acuna (M)
  • 27 L. Herrera (F)
  • 99 I. Ramirez (F)
  • 33 W. Nunez (F)

Substitutes

  • 30 J. Reinatti
  • 3 M. Luciano
  • 22 O. Salomon
  • 25 B. Cabrera
  • 28 J. Russo
  • 19 J. Gomez
  • 29 F. Noguera
  • 7 F. Orozco
  • 9 M. Hoyos
  • 17 F. Garcia
  • 20 F. Guch
  • 36 F. Scarpeccio

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)
  • 3 A. Sandez (D)
  • 5 F. Ibarra (M)
  • 20 V. Pizarro (M)
  • 16 E. Gimenez (M)
  • 11 A. Di Maria (M)
  • 18 J. Fernandez (M)
  • 9 A. Veliz (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 J. Broun
  • 2 C. Quintana
  • 15 F. Mallo Blanco
  • 47 L. Raffin
  • 33 A. Soto
  • 31 F. Navarro
  • 28 P. Fernandez
  • 10 S. Segovia
  • 27 G. Duarte
  • 8 J. Campaz
  • 22 E. Copetti
  • 29 M. Ruben

Timeline

  1. Newells Old Boys
    26' Newells Old Boys Card · Yellow Card
    V. Acuña

    Foul

  2. Rosario Central
    35' Rosario Central Card · Yellow Card
    E. Gimenez

    Foul

  3. Newells Old Boys
    46' Newells Old Boys subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Méndez · On: B. Cabrera
  4. Rosario Central
    51' Rosario Central Goal · Normal Goal
    Á. Di María · Assist: G. Ávila
  5. Newells Old Boys
    58' Newells Old Boys subst · Substitution 2
    Off: V. Acuña · On: M. Hoyos
  6. Rosario Central
    61' Rosario Central subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Á. Di María · On: J. Campaz
  7. Newells Old Boys
    66' Newells Old Boys subst · Substitution 3
    Off: W. Nunez · On: F. Orozco
  8. Newells Old Boys
    66' Newells Old Boys subst · Substitution 4
    Off: I. Ramirez · On: F. Garcia
  9. Rosario Central
    68' Rosario Central Card · Yellow Card
    Franco Ibarra

    Foul

  10. Rosario Central
    74' Rosario Central subst · Substitution 2
    Off: V. Pizarro · On: F. Navarro
  11. Newells Old Boys
    75' Newells Old Boys subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Gabriel Risso Patrón · On: J. Russo
  12. Rosario Central
    75' Rosario Central subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Fernandez · On: G. Duarte
  13. Rosario Central
    75' Rosario Central subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Alejo Veliz · On: E. Copetti
  14. Rosario Central
    76' Rosario Central Card · Yellow Card
    E. Coronel

    Foul

  15. Rosario Central
    81' Rosario Central Goal · Normal Goal
    E. Copetti
  16. Newells Old Boys
    84' Newells Old Boys Card · Yellow Card
    Luciano Herrera

    Argument

  17. Rosario Central
    84' Rosario Central subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Franco Ibarra · On: P. Fernandez

Match Stats

Stat Newells Old Boys Rosario Central
Fouls 24 7
Pass Accuracy 65% 78%
Offsides 3 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 7 11
Corners 1 8
Total Passes 254 417
Yellow Cards 2 3
Blocked Shots 4 2
Shots on Target 2 6
xG — —
Shots off Target 1 3
Possession 38% 62%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 166 327
Shots Inside Box 5 11
Saves 3 1
Shots Outside Box 2 0

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Rosario Central capitalized on a momentary lapse in defense by Newells Old Boys, with Ángel Di María scoring the opening goal in the 51st minute to break the deadlock.
  • ▸ Emmanuel Copetti's goal in the 81st minute put the game out of reach for Newells Old Boys, despite their efforts to mount a comeback.