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Di María’s Return Marred by Injury as Rosario Central Settles for 1-1 Draw

Converting a penalty to put Central ahead, Di María exited injured shortly before Vicente Poggi’s stoppage-time strike prevented a win.

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Overview

  • Ángel Di María made his long-awaited homecoming for Rosario Central in the Torneo Clausura opener at Estadio Gigante de Arroyito.
  • The veteran forward converted a 33rd-minute penalty to give Central a temporary 1-0 lead.
  • Minutes after scoring, Di María suffered a leg injury and was substituted, prompting medical evaluations to assess his availability.
  • Vicente Poggi struck in the fifth minute of stoppage time to level the match and secure a 1-1 draw for Godoy Cruz.
  • Rosario Central begins its campaign on a note of high emotion and uncertainty as the club awaits clarity on Di María’s fitness.