River Plate vs Rosario Central Highlights - August 02, 2026

Rosario Central beat River Plate 1-0 in Argentine Liga Profesional on August 02, 2026.

The match was played at Estadio Más Monumental. An own goal from Nicolás Otamendi also went down on the scoresheet.

River Plate went into the game in position 15, on 0 points. They had won 1, drawn 0 and lost 4 in their previous five.

At kick-off Rosario Central stood in position 12 with 1 points. Their previous five had brought 1 wins, 1 draws and 3 defeats.

Nicolás Otamendi could not find the target for River Plate (3'). Shortly afterwards, Joaquin Freitas was booked for River Plate (5').

Rafael Borré sent an effort off target for River Plate (7'). Moments later, Ángel Di María shot wide for Rosario Central on 10 minutes.

The referee cautioned Lautaruo Rivero of River Plate on 10 minutes. Soon after, the keeper had to be alert to keep out Aníbal Moreno’s effort (14').

Nicolás Otamendi turned the ball into his own net (27'). Joaquin Freitas tested the goalkeeper for River Plate (35').

The keeper had to be alert to keep out Rafael Borré’s effort (45'+5').

After the break, Lucas Martínez Quarta could not find the target for River Plate (47').

Tomás Galván saw a shot blocked (47'). Shortly afterwards, Tomás Galván sent an effort off target for River Plate (48').

Jáminton Campaz tested the goalkeeper for Rosario Central (62'). Moments later, Jáminton Campaz forced a save for Rosario Central on 65 minutes.

Ángel Di María was booked for Rosario Central (65'). Soon after, the keeper had to be alert to keep out Lucas Beltrán’s effort (70').

The referee cautioned Franco Ibarra of Rosario Central on 80 minutes. Shortly afterwards, Lautaruo Rivero tested the goalkeeper for River Plate (83').

Emanuel Coronel was sent off for Rosario Central (83'). Substitutions: River Plate 4, Rosario Central 4.

River Plate controlled 65.2% of possession. River Plate had 25 shots with 6 on target, while Rosario Central had 12 and 3.

Goalkeeper saves: River Plate 3, Rosario Central 5. Corners: River Plate 10, Rosario Central 4.

River Plate completed the most passes, 412 in total at 79.9% accuracy. The referee produced 7 yellow cards.