Match Report
The table gap was wide: 22 points between Rosario Central (4th, 28 pts) and Independiente (2nd, 6 pts). The last five rounds placed Rosario Central no better than 50th for form, against 4th in the standings.
Defeat had not touched Rosario Central in 6 games, having scored in 7 consecutive games.
14 meetings are on record — 3 won by Rosario Central, 6 by Independiente, 5 drawn, at 1.79 goals per meeting. More than two goals is the exception here — seen in 29% of meetings.
Goal scorers
Rosario Central: Ángel Di María (45'), Elías Verón (90'), Giovanni Cantizano (84') · Independiente: Gabriel Ávalos (36')
Key stats
Possession: Rosario Central 60% · Independiente 40% · Total shots: 14-6 · On target: 6-4 · Corners: 2-3


