Rosario Central
Rosario Central 1-2 Gimnasia LP: Late Heartbreak in the Clausura
Ignacio Miramon’s 88th-minute thunderbolt shattered Rosario Central’s resistance as Gimnasia LP stole a 2-1 victory in this Clausura Matchday 7 thriller at the Estadio Gigante de Arroyito. The hosts dominated possession and chances but were undone by a calamitous own goal and Miramon’s late heroics.
Rosario Central’s Frustration Builds
The home side racked up 68% possession and 14 shots but found Nelson Insfrán in inspired form – the Gimnasia keeper making 6 saves including a stunning stop from Ángel Di María. Their despair deepened when Marco Rubén’s 30th-minute strike was ruled out by VAR for offside. The frustration boiled over when Ignacio Ovando saw yellow just before half-time.
Gimnasia LP’s Smash-and-Grab
Against the run of play, Gimnasia took the lead in bizarre fashion on 59 minutes – Cristian Ledesma turning Maximiliano Zalazar’s cross into his own net under pressure. Rosario finally broke through on 86 minutes when Jaminton Campaz fired home from Tomás Badaloni’s cutback, sending the home crowd wild. But Miramon had the final say, lashing home from the edge of the box two minutes later to stun the stadium into silence.
What This Means
For Rosario Central, this cruel defeat leaves them winless in three despite their dominance – the xG stats (0.58 vs 0.38) telling the story of their wastefulness. Gimnasia LP climb the table with this smash-and-grab victory, their third win in four showing their knack for grinding out results. The visitors’ next test comes against River Plate, while Rosario must regroup quickly for their clash with Racing Club.
Key Moments
59′ ⚽ Gimnasia L.P. — C. Ledesma
86′ ⚽ Rosario Central — J. Campaz (assist: T. Badaloni)
88′ ⚽ Gimnasia L.P. — I. Miramon
