Rosario Central let a important victory slip away in the Rosario derby, drawing 1-1 with Newell's Old Boys in the dying moments of the match played on September 6. This result has immediate consequences in the Liga Profesional Argentina's annual table, complicating Jorge Almirón's team's path to the Copa Libertadores. The information was originally reported by the outlet 365scores.
With this point, the Canalla side sits seventh in the overall league standings, with 12 points from 3 wins, 3 draws, and 2 losses in 8 matches. Their goal difference stands at +1, having scored 9 and conceded 8. However, the main focus is on the cumulative annual table, where the draw prevented them from closing in on the top spots.
How does the draw impact the annual table?
Before the derby, Rosario Central was already five points behind Independiente Rivadavia and Argentinos Juniors in the annual table. A win would have been decisive, allowing them to significantly cut that gap. Instead, the draw leaves them stagnant and now also four points behind Vélez Sarsfield in that cumulative classification. This scenario makes the goal of qualifying directly for the Copa Libertadores group stage, awarded via the annual table, more difficult.
Coach Jorge Almirón reflected the dressing room's frustration. "El equipo dirigido por Jorge Almirón tenía los tres puntos en el bolsillo, pero un gol sobre el final cambió por completo el panorama y dejó un sabor amargo tanto por el resultado como por las consecuencias en la tabla anual y en el Torneo Clausura," said the manager.
What is the situation in the Torneo Clausura?
The setback isn't only in the annual table. In the Torneo Clausura competition, Rosario Central dropped to sixth place. This leaves them four points behind the leaders, Argentinos Juniors, in the race for this short-tournament title. The team's recent form is concerning, with five matches without a win (0 wins, 3 draws, 2 losses). Their form in the last five games, ordered from most recent, is DLLDD.
Fans can check the team's complete progression and position on our standings page.
What's next for Rosario Central?
The schedule offers no respite and recovery must be immediate. The next challenge is an away trip to face Tigre, scheduled for September 13. Tigre currently occupies sixth place, promising a tight and high-voltage duel. This match presents a important opportunity to break the poor run and get back to winning ways.
Planning for this clash and the rest of the season can be followed on our fixtures calendar. Also, to analyze the individual performances that will seek to reverse this situation, detailed data is available in the stats section.
Almirón's team urgently needs to find the consistency they showed at the start of the season if they want to stay in the fight for the highest objectives. The match against Tigre will be the first major test to prove they can react.
