Match report

Independ. Rivadavia Defeats Rosario Central 2-0 in Liga Profesional Argentina

Independ. Rivadavia
Independ. Rivadavia
2–0
FT
Rosario Central
Rosario Central
Mar 23, 2026

Independ. Rivadavia stunned the visiting Rosario Central with a dominant 2-0 victory in the Liga Profesional Argentina, securing a crucial win. L. Gómez and A. Arce scored the goals for Independ. Rivadavia, with both strikes coming in the first half. Despite multiple substitutions and a yellow card, Rosario Central could not find a way to level the score. Independ. Rivadavia's victory was well-deserved, showcasing a solid defensive performance and efficient finishing.

Key Facts

  • • Independ. Rivadavia defeated Rosario Central 2-0
  • • L. Gómez scored the first goal in the 16th minute
  • • A. Arce added the second goal in the 29th minute
  • • Rosario Central had two yellow cards: E. Copetti and Agustín Sánde
  • • Both teams made multiple substitutions, with Independ. Rivadavia making five subs

Lineups

Independ. Rivadavia

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 30 N. Bolcato (G)
  • 36 E. Bonifacio (D)
  • 40 I. Villalba (D)
  • 42 S. Studer (D)
  • 14 L. Gomez (D)
  • 19 R. Atencio (M)
  • 5 T. Bottari (M)
  • 25 J. I. Florentin Bobadilla (M)
  • 43 F. Sartori (F)
  • 9 A. Arce (F)
  • 22 S. Villa (F)

Substitutes

  • 21 E. F. Gomez Riga
  • 10 M. Fernandez
  • 2 L. Costa
  • 8 L. Bucca
  • 34 S. Moreyra
  • 27 D. Crego
  • 11 G. Rios
  • 13 A. Osella
  • 3 J. M. Elordi
  • 20 A. Riep
  • 32 K. A. Vazquez
  • 45 L. Sabato

Rosario Central

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 23 C. Ledesma (G)
  • 46 I. Ovando (D)
  • 15 F. Mallo Blanco (D)
  • 13 G. Avila (D)
  • 3 A. Sandez (D)
  • 5 F. Ibarra (M)
  • 20 V. Pizarro (M)
  • 16 E. Gimenez (M)
  • 28 P. Fernandez (M)
  • 8 J. Campaz (M)
  • 9 A. Veliz (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 J. Broun
  • 11 A. Di Maria
  • 22 E. Copetti
  • 31 F. Navarro
  • 39 F. Oviedo
  • 26 G. Cantizano
  • 2 C. Quintana
  • 33 A. Soto
  • 27 G. Duarte
  • 47 L. Raffin
  • 35 L. Ramos
  • 42 E. Veron

Timeline

  1. Independ. Rivadavia
    16' Independ. Rivadavia Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Gómez
  2. Independ. Rivadavia
    29' Independ. Rivadavia Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Arce
  3. Rosario Central
    61' Rosario Central subst · Substitution 1
    Off: P. Fernandez · On: E. Copetti
  4. Rosario Central
    62' Rosario Central subst · Substitution 2
    Off: F. Mallo · On: G. Duarte
  5. Rosario Central
    67' Rosario Central Card · Yellow Card
    E. Copetti
  6. Independ. Rivadavia
    71' Independ. Rivadavia subst · Substitution 1
    Off: R. Atencio · On: M. Fernandez
  7. Rosario Central
    76' Rosario Central Card · Yellow Card
    Agustín Sández
  8. Independ. Rivadavia
    82' Independ. Rivadavia subst · Substitution 2
    Off: F. Sartori · On: Leonel Bucca
  9. Rosario Central
    83' Rosario Central subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Agustín Sández · On: A. Soto
  10. Independ. Rivadavia
    89' Independ. Rivadavia subst · Substitution 3
    Off: T. Bottari · On: L. Costa
  11. Independ. Rivadavia
    89' Independ. Rivadavia subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Arce · On: D. Crego
  12. Independ. Rivadavia
    90' Independ. Rivadavia subst · Substitution 5
    Off: L. Gómez · On: J. Elordi

Match Stats

Stat Independ. Rivadavia Rosario Central
Fouls 14 10
Pass Accuracy 70% 88%
Offsides 1 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 8 13
Corners 3 3
Total Passes 215 525
Yellow Cards 0 2
Blocked Shots 0 2
Shots on Target 4 3
xG — —
Shots off Target 4 8
Possession 29% 71%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 150 462
Shots Inside Box 4 10
Saves 2 2
Shots Outside Box 4 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Independ. Rivadavia took the lead early when L. Gómez scored in the 16th minute, setting the tone for the match
  • ▸ A. Arce's goal in the 29th minute sealed the early advantage for Independ. Rivadavia, effectively putting Rosario Central on the back foot