Rosario Central secured its first win in the Apertura Tournament by beating Racing 2-1 in Avellaneda, thanks to a stellar performance from Ángel Di María, who scored and assisted the second goal. The match was played on a poor pitch that impacted the game's flow. Racing pulled one back in the first half but couldn't mount a comeback in the second.
The second matchday of the Apertura Tournament took place at the Presidente Perón Stadium in Avellaneda, where Rosario Central won 2-1 against Racing. The Canalla opened the scoring in the 24th minute with a stunning goal from Ángel Di María, who received the ball on the left, dribbled a defender, and curled it past goalkeeper Facundo Cambeses. Ten minutes later, at the 35th, Di María started a play from his own half, passed to Jaminton Campaz, who assisted Alejo Véliz for the 2-0.
Racing responded before halftime with a header from Adrián 'Maravilla' Martínez in the 45th minute, off a cross from Santiago Solari. Initially disallowed for offside, VAR upheld the goal. In the second half, the Academia controlled 67% possession and took 18 shots, but Jeremías Ledesma denied a clear chance from Baltazar Rodríguez, preserving the visitors' lead.
The poor pitch condition, due to a recent grass replacement, played a key role, turning the field into a 'potrero' that hindered play. With this result, Rosario Central has 3 points and sits seventh in Zone B, while Racing remains winless in 14th place. Sources praise Di María's brilliance: '¡¡YOU'RE CRAZY, FIDEO!!'.
Upcoming matches: Central hosts River Plate on Sunday at 21:30, and Racing visits Tigre on Monday at 19:45.
