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

In a match with changing dynamics for the seventh round of the Torneo Apertura, Rosario Central turned the score around and won 2-1 against Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata. The start was favorable for the "Lobo," who struck early at 4 minutes: 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 local dominance was clear in that initial stage, even reaching a second goal that was annulled due to a previous handball by Marcelo Torres.

The Rosario team showed a lackluster image during the first 45 minutes, limiting themselves to long-range attempts that did not trouble the La Plata defense. However, the scenario changed in the second half. Just when Gimnasia almost extended their lead with an Olympic corner from Nicolás Barros Schelotto that Ledesma managed to neutralize, the "Canalla" response was born. At 7 minutes into the second half, Julián Fernández precisely assisted Enzo Giménez, who finished with class to equalize.

The comeback was orchestrated with the substitutions, especially after the entry of Jaminton Campaz, who gave more depth to the visitor's attack. The Colombian first warned with a cross that hit the crossbar and, finally, was the architect of the winning goal. At 30 minutes, he executed a surgical corner kick to the near post for Gastón Ávila, with a perfect anticipation and a header into the corner, to seal the final score.

Despite the initial effort, Gimnasia paid dearly for their lack of effectiveness and ended up empty-handed in front of their fans. On the contrary, Rosario Central took away three golden points that allow them to climb positions and, most importantly, arrive with high spirits to the city derby that will be played next Sunday.

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