Dramatic Comeback at the Gigante de Arroyito
In a thrilling match that had everything, Rosario Central defeated Aldosivi 2-1 on Friday, August 7, 2026, in the fourth round of the Torneo Clausura 2026 (Argentina's top-flight league). Playing at their iconic stadium, the Gigante de Arroyito in the city of Rosario, the home side needed to bounce back after a historic 1-0 victory over River Plate at the Monumental in the previous round.
Central, under coach Jorge Almirón, were looking to build momentum ahead of their upcoming Copa Libertadores fixture, South America's most prestigious club tournament. But the match did not start well for the hosts.
Just minutes into the second half, a catastrophic error by goalkeeper Jeremías Ledesma allowed Aldosivi's Alan Sosa to score from long range, a strike from the halfway line that left the entire stadium stunned. The goal gave the visitors a surprising lead and silenced the crowd.
However, Central reacted quickly. Coach Almirón brought on Jaminton Campaz from the bench, and the Colombian winger changed the game completely. First, his cross was turned into his own net by Aldosivi's Zalazar for the equalizer. Then, with a brilliant pass from veteran Ángel Di María, Campaz calmly finished to secure the victory and send the fans into raptures.
This win keeps Rosario Central in the upper part of the table and boosts their confidence as they prepare for the continental challenge.
Player Ratings – Who Shone and Who Struggled
Here’s how the Central players performed on the night, based on Argentine sports outlets:
| Player | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Jeremías Ledesma | 4 | Costly error on Aldosivi's goal. Barely tested otherwise. |
| Elías Verón | 5.5 | Solid defensively, smart going forward. |
| Ignacio Ovando | 4 | Made a mistake that could have been worse; looked nervous after. |
| Gastón Ávila | 5.5 | Not much work overall. |
| Alexis Soto | 6 | Good forward runs, delivered dangerous crosses. |
| Franco Ibarra | 7 | One of the best. Strong tackles, presence, and passing. Regaining form. |
| Vicente Pizarro | 5.5 | Safe passing but rarely broke lines. |
| Giovanni Cantizano | 5 | Active on the right but lacked finishing quality. |
| Ángel Di María | 5.5 | Not at his full level, but provided the assist for the winning goal. |
| Julián Fernández | 4 | Ineffective on the left, missed two clear chances. |
| Enzo Copetti | 3 | Missed several opportunities, including a header he should have scored early. |
| Jaminton Campaz | 8 | MAN OF THE MATCH. His introduction turned the tide – won the own goal and scored the winner. |
Ratings are from Argentine sports media (0-10 scale).
Week 4 Fixture – Torneo Clausura 2026
The match was part of a full round of Argentine football. Here’s what else happened in the weekend:
- Friday, August 7
19:30 – Rosario Central 2-1 Aldosivi (Zona B) – TNT Sports
21:45 – Independiente Rivadavia vs Estudiantes (Río Cuarto) (Zona B) – ESPN Premium - Saturday, August 8
14:45 – Deportivo Riestra vs Estudiantes de La Plata (Zona A)
14:45 – Atlético Tucumán vs Sarmiento (Zona B)
17:00 – Tigre vs River (Zona B)
19:15 – Boca vs Vélez (at Huracán) (Zona A)
21:30 – Independiente vs Platense (Zona A)
21:30 – Instituto vs Gimnasia (Mendoza) (Zona A) - Sunday, August 9
15:00 – San Lorenzo vs Huracán (Interzonal)
17:45 – Defensa y Justicia vs Newell’s (Zona A)
17:45 – Gimnasia La Plata vs Barracas Central (Zona B)
20:15 – Argentinos vs Racing (Zona B) - Monday, August 10
19:00 – Banfield vs Belgrano (Zona B)
21:15 – Unión vs Central Córdoba (Zona A) - Tuesday, August 11
21:00 – Talleres vs Lanús (Zona A)