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

Rosario Central defeated Newell’s Old Boys 2-0 in a new edition of the Rosario classic, 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 position in zone B with 14 points, while the "Lepra" was left at the bottom of group A and the annual table, deep in the relegation zone.

The score opened six minutes into the second half, when Alejo Véliz brought down a cross for Di María, who volleyed it in for the 1-0. At the 35th minute, Copetti sealed the match after winning a physical duel in a corner and pushing the ball into the goal. As time passed, the local fans' spirits heated up, chanting “Let them all go, not a single one should stay” against the management, with even fistfights breaking out among members in the stands.

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

In sports terms, Frank Darío Kudelka's cycle is struggling with only two points collected. After the break, Newell’s will seek relief on Tuesday, March 10, hosting Platense, while Jorge Almirón’s team will visit Argentinos Juniors on Wednesday, March 11.

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