Aldosivi Hold League Leaders to Dramatic Draw at Minella

Rosario Central’s march towards the Liga Profesional title was halted by a resilient Aldosivi side who struck late to earn a precious point in Mar del Plata.

The league leaders travelled to the coastal city carrying 31 points from 16 matches, but found themselves clinging to their unbeaten run after Nicolás Cordero’s 87th-minute equaliser cancelled out Ignacio Ovando’s early opener.

Central’s dominance was evident from the opening exchanges. The visitors controlled 65% of possession and completed 203 of their 226 passes, showcasing the patient build-up play that has carried them to the summit. Ovando’s fourth-minute strike appeared to confirm the expected narrative, with the midfielder capitalising on Central’s early pressure to give his side the perfect start.

Fernando Espinoza’s whistle was kept busy throughout the first half. Ezequiel Rolón picked up an early booking for the hosts, whilst Central’s Emiliano Coronel joined him in the referee’s book before the break. Both managers made wholesale changes at the interval, with Central introducing two fresh faces and Aldosivi reshuffling their attack through Joaquín Novillo’s introduction.

The second half told a different story. Despite Central’s technical superiority—they managed 90% pass accuracy compared to Aldosivi’s 73%—the hosts began to find gaps in their opponent’s defence. Aldosivi managed four shots inside the penalty area to Central’s solitary effort, a statistic that would prove telling as the match reached its climax.

Cordero’s late leveller was no accident. The substitute striker capitalised on Aldosivi’s increased intensity in the final third, where they had registered five shots to Central’s four across the ninety minutes. It was a moment that perfectly encapsulated the home side’s refusal to yield against Argentina’s form team.

The result maintains Central’s position at the top of the table, though their advantage feels less commanding after dropping points to a side sitting 12 places below them. Aldosivi’s resilience, meanwhile, continues their recent revival with a fourth match unbeaten.

ScoresFooty’s prediction algorithm had forecast a 1-1 draw, proving remarkably accurate in anticipating that Central’s away form might be tested by Aldosivi’s newfound confidence at the Estadio José María Minella.