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Rosario Central takes lead in annual table after victory over Sarmiento
Rosario Central secured a 2-1 comeback victory against Sarmiento de Junín at the Eva Perón Stadium during the 15th round of the Torneo Clausura. Gastón Ávila was the standout performer, scoring both goals for the visiting side.
Sarmiento initially took the lead in the 5th minute through a goal by Manuel García. However, Rosario Central equalized in the 28th minute via an Ávila strike following a rebound. The match became highly contentious in the second half, resulting in two red cards for Sarmiento: Orihuela was sent off in the 67th minute, and Salle was dismissed later in the match.
Ávila sealed the win with a decisive goal during stoppage time. This victory places Rosario Central at the top of the annual table with 59 points, two points ahead of Boca Juniors and Argentinos Juniors. The result keeps Central in a strong position to compete for the league title and a spot in the 2027 Copa Libertadores.
Entities
Argentinos Juniors · Boca Juniors · Estadio Eva Perón · Eva Perón Stadium · Gastón Ávila · Jorge Almirón · Manuel García · Rosario Central · Sarmiento de Junín · Ángel Di María
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Sarmiento played with nine players following red cards for Orihuela and Salle. lagacetaonline.com.ar · asiesnuestravida.com.ar · mendozatoday.com.ar
- [● 3 SOURCES] Manuel García scored for Sarmiento in the 5th minute. lagacetaonline.com.ar · asiesnuestravida.com.ar · mendozatoday.com.ar
- [● 3 SOURCES] Rosario Central defeated Sarmiento 2-1. lagacetaonline.com.ar · asiesnuestravida.com.ar · mendozatoday.com.ar
- [● 3 SOURCES] Gastón Ávila scored two goals for Rosario Central. lagacetaonline.com.ar · asiesnuestravida.com.ar · mendozatoday.com.ar
- [● 3 SOURCES] The match took place at the Estadio Eva Perón. lagacetaonline.com.ar · asiesnuestravida.com.ar · mendozatoday.com.ar
- [● 3 SOURCES] Ángel Di María left the match due to physical discomfort. lagacetaonline.com.ar · asiesnuestravida.com.ar · mendozatoday.com.ar