Gimnasia L.P. takes the derby with a last-minute goal
Rosario Central dominated but failed to convert. Gimnasia L.P. was more effective and won 2-1.
Rosario Central
Gimnasia L.P.Dominance without clarity
Rosario Central had the ball, 68%, but not the match. The locals shot 13 times, just 2 more than Gimnasia L.P. Possession did not translate into effectiveness.
The first half ended 0-0. In the second, an own goal by Ledesma opened the scoring for Gimnasia L.P. in the 59th minute.
The final blow
Central equalized in the 86th minute with a goal from Jaminton Campaz, the match's standout with a rating of 7.9. But the derby was decided in the dying moments.
I. Miramón scored in the 88th minute, leaving Central with no time to react. Gimnasia L.P. was more effective: 2 goals with an xG of 0.38.
A classic with history
This was the 20th encounter between both teams. Rosario Central has 11 wins, Gimnasia L.P. 7. The rivalry is alive.
The visitors solidify their position in the fight for qualification, while Central misses an opportunity to consolidate its place at the top of the table.
Final reflections
Gimnasia L.P. shows that in football, possession does not always guarantee victory. Effectiveness was key.
Central will need to rethink their strategy if they want to stay in the title race.
