Gimnasia La Plata defeated Rosario Central 2-1 in the Argentine Torneo Clausura after goals from Ignacio Fernández and Ignacio Miramón secured a dramatic late victory.
Gimnasia Complete Dramatic Comeback Against Rosario Central
Gimnasia La Plata produced a memorable away victory on Saturday, defeating Rosario Central 2-1 at the Gigante de Arroyito in the seventh round of the 2026 Torneo Clausura.
The match remained goalless for much of the first half, but the contest came alive after the break. Gimnasia eventually took the lead before Rosario Central equalized late in the game.
Just when the match appeared to be heading toward a draw, Ignacio Miramón scored in the 88th minute to give Gimnasia all three points. Rosario Central Started Brightly
Rosario Central created some of the early attacking opportunities, with Ángel Di María testing Gimnasia's goalkeeper from distance.
The home side also thought it had taken the lead through Marco Ruben in the first half, but the goal was ruled out for offside following a VAR review. Despite Central's attacking pressure, Gimnasia managed to reach halftime without conceding.
The visitors gradually became more comfortable as the game progressed and looked increasingly dangerous after the restart.
Ignacio Fernández Gives Gimnasia the Lead
The breakthrough arrived in the 59th minute.
Ignacio “Nacho” Fernández received the ball after an attack from Gimnasia and produced a low shot from outside the area. The effort hit the post before rebounding off Rosario Central goalkeeper Jeremías Ledesma and going into the net.
The goal was officially recorded as an own goal by Ledesma, although the attacking move and Fernández's shot were central to the opening goal
Gimnasia suddenly had the advantage and appeared capable of protecting the lead.
Campaz Brings Central Back Into the Match
Rosario Central refused to give up.
The home side continued pushing forward and eventually found an equalizer in the 86th minute.
Jaminton Campaz headed the ball into the net after a cross from Tomás Badaloni, bringing the score level at 1-1 with only a few minutes remaining
The late equalizer appeared to have rescued a point for Central.
But Gimnasia had one more major moment left.
Miramón Scores the Decisive Goal
Only two minutes after Central's equalizer, Gimnasia struck again.
Ignacio Miramón scored in the 88th minute to restore the visitors' lead and ultimately seal a 2-1 victory.The late goal stunned the home crowd and completed a dramatic finish at the Gigante de Arroyito.
Gimnasia held on during the remaining minutes and secured an important three points on the road.
A Difficult Night for Rosario Central
Rosario Central dominated possession for long stretches and created several chances, but the home side could not turn its pressure into enough goals.
The team also had to recover after Marco Ruben's first-half goal was ruled out for offside.
Even after Campaz's late equalizer, Central was unable to maintain the momentum and conceded again almost immediately.
The defeat will therefore be a particularly frustrating one for the home team.
Gimnasia Take Confidence From the Result
For Gimnasia, the victory could prove important in the battle for a strong position in the Torneo Clausura.
The club's official report described the result as a significant victory and highlighted the goals scored by Ignacio Fernández and Ignacio Miramón.
Winning away from home against a Rosario Central side featuring experienced players such as Ángel Di María makes the result even more notable.
Final Score
Rosario Central 1–2 Gimnasia La Plata
Goals:
59' — Jeremías Ledesma own goal
86' — Jaminton Campaz
88' — Ignacio Miramón
The result gives Gimnasia an important victory while leaving Rosario Central to reflect on a match in which they came close to earning at least a point.
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