Gaston Avila’s 90th-minute goal gives Rosario Central a 2-1 win

Rosario Central won 2-1 away to Sarmiento Junin after Gaston Avila scored the final goal in the 90th minute, turning a 1-1 match into a late victory. Rosario’s greater control of the ball and shot volume ultimately produced the decisive breakthrough.

Avila decides it at the end

Sarmiento took the lead in the 5th minute when Manuel García finished with an assist from Julian Mavilla, making it 1-0. Gaston Avila equalised for Rosario Central in the 29th minute, assisted by Enzo Copetti, to make the score 1-1 at half-time.

The decisive moment came in the 90th minute. Avila scored again, with Ignacio Ovando providing the assist, and Rosario Central moved 2-1 ahead. The forward finished with a rating of 8.8, two goals and three shots on target in 90 minutes, making him the standout performer.

Rosario controlled the contest

The statistics support Rosario’s victory. They had 65% possession, completed 346 accurate passes compared with Sarmiento’s 161, and recorded 17 shots to Sarmiento’s seven. Rosario also had 13 corners to two and led expected goals 1.56 to 0.88. Sarmiento’s goalkeeper made four saves, while Rosario’s made one, showing that the scoreline remained close despite Rosario’s territorial advantage.

Red cards shaped the finish

Sarmiento finished with nine players after Renzo Orihuela was sent off in the 67th minute and Santiago Salle received a red card in the 90th minute. Sarmiento collected four yellow cards, while Rosario Central had two.

In the Clausura - Group B table, Rosario Central remain ranked #1 with 31 points from 15 games, while Sarmiento Junin are ranked #7 with 21 points from 15 games. Sarmiento’s immediate form now includes this defeat, while Rosario’s includes this win.