Rosario Central rally in second half, focus shifts to Clásico | OneFootball

In a match with shifting momentum during the seventh round of the Torneo Apertura, Rosario Central came from behind to defeat Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata 2-1. The start was favorable for the “Lobo,” who struck early at the 4th minute: after a rebound from Jeremías Ledesma, Ignacio Fernández sent the ball into the net to celebrate his first goal for the club in a decade. The home side’s dominance was clear in that opening phase, even scoring a second goal that was disallowed due to a previous handball by Marcelo Torres.

The Rosario team looked lackluster during the first 45 minutes, limited to long-range attempts that failed to trouble the La Plata defense. However, the outlook changed in the second half. Just as Gimnasia nearly extended their lead with an Olympic corner from Nicolás Barros Schelotto that Ledesma managed to keep out, the “Canalla” response was born. Seven minutes into the second half, Julián Fernández precisely set up Enzo Giménez, who finished with class to level the score.

The comeback was orchestrated through substitutions, especially after the introduction of Jaminton Campaz, who brought new depth to the visitors’ attack. The Colombian first warned with a cross that crashed against the crossbar and, finally, became the architect of the winning goal. In the 30th minute, he delivered a pinpoint corner to the near post for Gastón Ávila, who, with a perfect run and a header into the top corner, sealed the final score.

Despite their early efforts, Gimnasia paid dearly for their lack of efficiency and were left empty-handed in front of their fans. In contrast, Rosario Central took home three golden points that allow them to climb the standings and, most importantly, arrive with sky-high spirits for the city’s derby to be played next Sunday.

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