Rosario Central celebrate at El Coloso amid tear gas and chaos | OneFootball

Rosario Central defeated Newell’s Old Boys 2-0 in a new edition of the Rosario derby, played at the Marcelo Bielsa Stadium for the eighth round of the Torneo Apertura. With goals from Ángel Di María and Enzo Copetti, the “Canalla” climbed to fourth place in Group B with 14 points, while the “Lepra” was left stranded at the bottom of Group A and the overall table, deep in the relegation zone.

The score was opened six minutes into the second half, when Alejo Véliz headed down a cross for Di María, who finished with a volley to make it 1-0. In the 35th minute, Copetti sealed the match after winning a physical battle during a corner and pushing the ball into the net. As the minutes passed, the mood of the home crowd grew tense, with fans chanting “Que se vayan todos, que no quede ni uno solo” (“Everyone must go, not a single one should remain”) against the club’s management, and even fistfights broke out among members in the stands.

After the final whistle, the tension spilled over to the surroundings of Parque Independencia. Serious incidents were reported between fans and security forces, including rubber bullet shots and tear gas. The unrest caused damage to buildings on Avenida Pellegrini and fires in trash containers, while some fans tried to force their way into the locker rooms and the press conference area.

On the sporting side, Frank Darío Kudelka’s tenure continues to struggle, having collected just two points. After the break, Newell’s will look to bounce back on Tuesday, March 10, when they host Platense, while Jorge Almirón’s team will visit Argentinos Juniors on Wednesday, March 11.

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