Rosario Central lost to River 1-0 in the semifinals of the Torneo Apertura, in a match played at the Monumental with great tension from the start. Eduardo Coudet's team showed one of its most solid versions of the tournament and found the goal through a penalty by Facundo Colidio. The semifinal was played under a hot climate from long before the start, with chants against Claudio “Chiqui” Tapia and whistles for Ángel Di María. River was superior for most of the match, dominated possession and pressed high, but Rosario Central resisted thanks to Jeremías Ledesma. The goalkeeper saved a penalty from Gonzalo Montiel in the first half and maintained the tie when the Núñez team was accumulating arrivals. The decisive play came in the second half, when a mistake by Gastón Ávila after a long throw by Santiago Beltrán left Joaquín Freitas one-on-one and Ledesma brought him down inside the area. Colidio took responsibility and defined with tranquility to score the 1-0. Rosario Central reacted after the goal and was close to tying, but never managed to break River's resistance. Facundo Colidio said after the match that his team deserved the victory and highlighted the rival's hierarchy. Ángel Di María, on the other hand, made statements with a strong charge due to the context surrounding the semifinal and valued Rosario Central's tournament. Lucas Martínez Quarta highlighted the team's character to sustain the classification. River will now go for the Torneo Apertura title and will face the winner of Argentinos Juniors-Belgrano in Córdoba. Rosario Central's defeat leaves them out of the competition, but the team can feel proud of their campaign in the tournament. The semifinal was a highly disputed match, with moments of great tension and emotions. Colidio's goal was the decisive one, but Rosario Central had its opportunities and could have tied the match. River's classification is a well-deserved prize for the team, which has proven to be one of the best in the tournament. Rosario Central, on the other hand, must continue working and preparing for the next competition. The team has great potential and can achieve great things in the future. The defeat against River is a setback, but it should not discourage the team. Rosario Central must move forward and maintain its level of competition.