The Canalla suffered at the start but finally managed to draw 1-1 with Leão at the Gigante de Arroyito.
Rosario Central and Fortaleza drew 1-1 in the first leg of the round of 16 of the 2024 Copa Sudamericana at the Estadio Gigante de Arroyito. Marinho put the visitors ahead in the first minute of the match, and Agustín Sández equalized just five minutes later. A match that went from high intensity to a plateau in the second half where neither team managed to generate significant risks in the opponent’s area. Vojvoda’s team struck first thanks to an exquisite free kick from their star player, who had to leave the pitch two minutes into the game due to injury.
Despite the tough blow, Lequi’s squad quickly responded with what was their preferred weapon of the night: set pieces. Once again Sández, like in their visit to Inter in Porto Alegre, was a bull in the opponent’s rodeo and scored the partial 1-1, which ultimately became definitive. The home team looked for that same tool to gain an advantage that would bring greater peace of mind for the return leg, but it was no use, whether due to their own lack of precision or the great performance of João Ricardo.
With no major excitement from either side in the second half, there was no time for more and the draw was confirmed, a result that leaves the series open for the return match, next Wednesday, August 21 at the Arena Castelão, where one of the two teams will secure their ticket to the quarter-finals and the other will be eliminated. The winner of the match will advance to the next stage, and in case of a draw (regardless of the score), the game will be decided by a penalty shootout with no extra time.
20:49
The match between Rosario Central and Fortaleza has ended
Rosario Central and Fortaleza drew 1-1 with goals from Gonzalo Agustín Sández and Mário Sérgio Santos Costa.
20:45
45′ 2T: Corner for Rosario Central
The ball went out for a corner! Rosario Central will need to take the corner. Ignacio Malcorra will take it.
20:43
43′ 2T: Yellow card for Jaminton Campaz
The referee shows a yellow card to Jaminton Campaz. Rosario Central has 4 players booked.
20:41
41′ 2T: Corner for Rosario Central
The ball went out for a corner! Rosario Central will need to take the corner. Ignacio Malcorra will take it.
20:41
41′ 2T: Yellow card for Pedro Borges da Costa
The referee shows a yellow card to Pedro Borges da Costa. Fortaleza has 4 players booked.
20:41
41′ 2T: Yellow card for Agustín Módica
The referee shows a yellow card to Agustín Módica. Rosario Central has 3 players booked.
20:39
39′ 2T: Substitution for Rosario Central
Jonatan Gómez is substituted for Lautaro Giaccone.
20:36
36′ 2T: Substitution for Fortaleza
Matheus Rossetto is substituted for Zé Welison.
20:36
36′ 2T: Substitution for Fortaleza
Glaybson Yago Souza Lisboa is substituted for Imanol Machuca.
20:27
27′ 2T: Substitution for Rosario Central
Mauricio Martínez is substituted for Kevin Ortiz.
20:27
27′ 2T: Substitution for Rosario Central
Carlos Quintana is substituted for Miguel Ángel Barbieri.
20:26
26′ 2T: Substitution for Rosario Central
Enzo Copetti is substituted for Agustín Módica.
20:23
23′ 2T: Corner for Rosario Central
The ball went out for a corner! Rosario Central will need to take the corner. Ignacio Malcorra will take it.
20:20
20′ 2T: Substitution for Fortaleza
Tomás Pochettino is substituted for Emmanuel Martínez.
20:19
19′ 2T: Substitution for Fortaleza
Renato Kayzer is substituted for Moisés Vieira Vieira da Veiga.
20:09
9′ 2T: Substitution for Rosario Central
Maximiliano Lovera is substituted for Ignacio Malcorra.
20:00
The second half has started between Rosario Central and Fortaleza
Rosario Central and Fortaleza are tied 1-1 with goals from Gonzalo Agustín Sández and Mário Sérgio Santos Costa.
19:49
The first half has ended between Rosario Central and Fortaleza
Rosario Central and Fortaleza are tied 1-1 with goals from Gonzalo Agustín Sández and Mário Sérgio Santos Costa.
19:47
47′ 1T: Yellow card for Carlos Quintana
The referee shows a yellow card to Carlos Quintana. Rosario Central has 2 players booked.
19:45
45′ 1T: Yellow card for Tomás Cardona
The referee shows a yellow card to Tomás Cardona. Fortaleza has 3 players booked.
19:43
43′ 1T: Yellow card for Facundo Mallo
The referee shows a yellow card to Facundo Mallo. Rosario Central has 1 player booked.
19:42
42′ 1T: Yellow card for Matheus Rossetto
The referee shows a yellow card to Matheus Rossetto. Fortaleza has 2 players booked.
19:35
35′ 1T: Yellow card for Emanuel Brítez
The referee shows a yellow card to Emanuel Brítez. Fortaleza has 1 player booked.
19:30
30′ 1T: Corner for Fortaleza
The ball went out for a corner! Fortaleza will need to take the corner. Breno Lopes will take it.
19:28
28′ 1T: Corner for Fortaleza
The ball went out for a corner! Fortaleza will need to take the corner. Tomás Pochettino will take it.
19:25
25′ 1T: Corner for Rosario Central
The ball went out for a corner! Rosario Central will need to take the corner. Maximiliano Lovera will take it.
19:25
25′ 1T: João Ricardo prevented a goal from Copetti
The forward won in the rival area and, after a deflection, would have scored if it weren’t for the save from the Fortaleza goalkeeper.
19:24
24′ 1T: Corner for Rosario Central
The ball went out for a corner! Rosario Central will need to take the corner. Jaminton Campaz will take it.
19:18
18′ 1T: Corner for Rosario Central
The ball went out for a corner! Rosario Central will need to take the corner. Jaminton Campaz will take it.
19:18
18′ 1T: Corner for Rosario Central
The ball went out for a corner! Rosario Central will need to take the corner. Maximiliano Lovera will take it.
19:15
15′ 1T: Corner for Fortaleza
The ball went out for a corner! Fortaleza will need to take the corner. Breno Lopes will take it.
19:15
15′ 1T: Pedro Augusto, between the deflection in Quintana and the crossbar
The midfielder from Fortaleza tried his luck and came close to regaining the lead in Rosario.
Rosario Central vs. Fortaleza: Pedro Augusto’s shot hit the crossbar
19:09
9′ 1T: Lovera with a great chance that almost put Rosario Central ahead
The former Racing player surged forward with great speed and was on the verge of reversing the result.
Rosario Central vs. Fortaleza: Maxi Lovera’s shot
19:05
5′ 1T: Goal for Rosario Central
Agustín Sández equalizes for Rosario Central against Fortaleza.
Agustín Sandez equalizes for Central against Fortaleza
19:05
5′ 1T: Corner for Rosario Central
The ball went out for a corner! Rosario Central will need to take the corner. Maximiliano Lovera will take it.
19:04
4′ 1T: Substitution for Fortaleza
Mário Sérgio Santos Costa is substituted for Glaybson Yago Souza Lisboa.
19:01
1′ 1T: Goal for Fortaleza
Mário Santos Costa puts Fortaleza ahead 1-0 against Rosario Central.
Incredible moment in Central vs. Fortaleza: Broun’s mistake, goal, and Marinho’s injury
19:00
The match between Rosario Central and Fortaleza has started
The match is underway at the Gigante de Arroyito for key 1 of the Copa Sudamericana.
19:00
The captains of Rosario Central and Fortaleza for the CONMEBOL Copa Sudamericana match
During today’s match for the CONMEBOL Copa Sudamericana, the captain for Rosario Central will be Jorge Broun while for Fortaleza it will be Emanuel Brítez.
19:00
Rosario Central’s lineup confirmed
Starting XI
- (1) Jorge Broun
- (32) Emanuel Coronel
- (15) Facundo Mallo
- (2) Carlos Quintana
- (3) Agustín Sández
- (16) Mauricio Martínez
- (5) Franco Ibarra
- (8) Jonatan Gómez
- (7) Maximiliano Lovera
- (13) Jaminton Campaz
- (25) Enzo Copetti
Substitutes
- (20) Axel Werner
- (4) Damián Martínez
- (6) Miguel Ángel Barbieri
- (21) Alan Rodríguez
- (24) Juan Giménez
- (10) Ignacio Malcorra
- (17) Lautaro Giaccone
- (18) Francesco Lo Celso
- (30) Tomás O’Connor
- (45) Kevin Ortiz
- (44) Agustín Módica
- (48) Tobías Cervera
Coach: Matías Lequi
19:00
Fortaleza’s lineup confirmed
Starting XI
- (1) João Ricardo
- (19) Emanuel Brítez
- (13) Benjamín Kuscevic
- (25) Tomás Cardona
- (6) Bruno Pacheco
- (16) Matheus Rossetto
- (28) Pedro Augusto
- (11) Marinho
- (7) Tomás Pochettino
- (18) Breno Lopes
- (79) Renato Kayzer
Substitutes
- (23) Santos
- (2) Tinga
- (4) Titi
- (36) Felipe Jonatan
- (8) Emmanuel Martínez
- (17) Zé Welison
- (22) Yago Pikachu
- (35) Hércules
- (88) Lucas Sasha
- (21) Moisés
- (39) Imanol Machuca
- (77) Kervin Andrade
Coach: Juan Pablo Vojvoda
18:30
How Rosario Central and Fortaleza approach the Sudamericana duel
On the other side, the team led by Argentine Juan Pablo Vojvoda finished first in Group D, qualifying directly for the round of 16. In the Brasileirao, they are experiencing a great moment, having won their last three matches, first against São Paulo 1-0, then in their visit to Cruzeiro 2-1, and lastly against Criciúma 1-0.
18:12
Rosario Central vs. Fortaleza, Copa Sudamericana: where to watch live and match details
- Time: 19:00
- TV: ESPN
- Referee: Alexis Herrera
- VAR: Joel Alarcon
- Stadium: Gigante de Arroyito
17:40
Where Rosario Central vs. Fortaleza will be played
Rosario Central vs. Fortaleza will take place at the Gigante de Arroyito stadium, where Rosario Central will play at home.
17:00
Time of Rosario Central vs. Fortaleza
Time: 19:00hs.