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Rosario Central beats Independiente Rivadavia 5-0 and targets annual standings lead
Rosario Central beat Independiente Rivadavia 5-0 in front of their home fans in Argentina.
The win came after Central had lifted the International Super Cup, and coach Jorge Almirón said the team deserved the result.
Independiente Rivadavia played with 10 men after Alex Arce was sent off.
Central now lead Zone B with 22 points and are close to securing a place in the playoffs.
In the annual standings, which combine points from across the year, Central have 50, while Independiente Rivadavia have 52.
Almirón said that table is the team’s main goal.
Central are due to visit Atlético Tucumán next.
Rosario Central beat Independiente Rivadavia 5-0 in a match that strengthened its position in the annual standings.
Coach Jorge Almirón said the annual standings were the team’s main objective.
The win left Rosario Central fourth in the annual table with 50 points, two behind Independiente Rivadavia.
Rosario Central also moved to the top of Zone B with 22 points and nearly secured a place in the playoffs.
Independiente Rivadavia played with 10 men after Alex Arce was sent off.
- Who
- Rosario Central beat Independiente Rivadavia.
- What
- Rosario Central won 5-0. Coach Jorge Almirón said the annual standings were the main objective.
- When
- The article was published on October 11, 2026. It does not state the match date.
- Where
- Not stated
- Why
- Almirón said the annual standings were the team’s main objective.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
The annual standings are the main objective, and then we’ll see what we’re capable of.
I’m clear that there isn’t a five-goal difference in Argentine football, but today there was, based on what we saw on the pitch.
The extra man worked in our favor.
Rosario Central had won the Supercopa Internacional.
Rosario Central drew 1-1 with Banfield.
Rosario Central beat Independiente Rivadavia 5-0, with Alex Arce sent off.
Rosario Central had 50 points in the annual standings, while Independiente Rivadavia had 52.
- Score
- Rosario Central 5-0 Independiente Rivadavia
- Annual standings
- Rosario Central: 50 points; Independiente Rivadavia: 52 points
- Annual position
- Rosario Central fourth, behind Boca and Argentinos, both on 51 points
- Zone B
- Rosario Central led with 22 points
- Red card
- Alex Arce was sent off
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