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Early Veliz Goal Puts Rosario Central Ahead of Gimnasia at El Bosque

Gimnasia, coming off two losses, reverted to a 4-4-2 to steady its form.

Overview

  • Alejo Véliz opened the scoring inside two minutes after an incisive run by Ángel Di María, giving Rosario Central a 1-0 lead.
  • Carlos Quintana exited with an injury around the eighth minute and was replaced by Facundo Mallo in Central’s defense.
  • By the 20th minute, Central threatened with a triple chance through Véliz, Jaminton Campaz and Di María as Gimnasia survived a barrage.
  • Di María is making his first appearance at Gimnasia’s Juan Carmelo Zerillo, elevating national attention on the fixture.
  • Rosario Central entered the match unbeaten in the championship, having drawn six of its eight games to date.