Di Maria's Central Rosary visits Banfield for day 11 of the Closing Tournament
The 11th round of the Clausura Tournament continued on Monday with several intense matches. Deportivo Riestra drew 1-1 with Central Córdoba de Santiago del Estero, while Vélez S.C. tied 2-2 with Platense. Estudiantes defeated Gimnasia de Mendoza 3-0. The day concluded with a match between Banfield and Rosario Central. In the Riestra vs. Central Córdoba game, Riestra scored first through a free kick by Milton Céliz, but Central Córdoba equalized in the 38th minute via a goal by Michael Santos. Riestra had struggled with four consecutive draws before this match, while Central Córdoba remains at the bottom of Zone A with nine points. Meanwhile, Vélez and Platense played a back-and-forth match, ending in a 2-2 draw after both teams had chances to take the lead.
The 11th round of the Clausura tournament saw several matches take place on Monday, with Rosario Central visiting Banfield. In the early games, Deportivo Riestra drew 1-1 with Central Córdoba de Santiago del Estero, while Vélez equalized 2-2 against Platense. Estudiantes dominated with a 3-0 victory over Gimnasia de Mendoza. The day’s highlight was the clash between Banfield and Rosario Central. Deportivo Riestra and Central Córdoba de Santiago del Estero played for the 11th round of the Clausura 2026, both aiming to improve their standings in Zone A. Neither team succeeded, as they ended in a 1-1 draw. The home side took the lead early when Milton Céliz converted a free kick, scoring in the second minute. The away team responded in the 38th minute when Michael Santos headed in from a cross, leveling the score. Deportivo Riestra had entered the match after four consecutive games without a win, including three draws against Vélez, Platense and Banfield, and a 3-0 loss to Lanús. Central Córdoba, meanwhile, occupies the last position in Zone A with nine points. Under coach Sebastián Domínguez, the team has failed to secure a victory in seven matches. Their previous game ended in a 2-2 draw against Defensa y Justicia, with goals from Marco Iacobellis and Leonardo Sequeira. In another match, Vélez and Platense played out a thrilling 2-2 draw at the José Amalfitani stadium. Vélez took the lead early when Thiago Aguirre passed to Ronaldo Martínez, who scored in the fifth minute. Platense quickly replied through Bautista Merlini, who scored in the 15th minute. Despite missing a penalty in the first half, Platense came back strongly in the second half. They eventually equalized with a late goal from Franco Zapiola, who scored from distance in the final minutes. Vélez missed the opportunity to advance closer to the top of Zone A, losing two points that would have brought them within reach of the leader, Instituto de Córdoba. Platense, ranked 13th, remains outside the qualification zone for the quarterfinals. Next week, Platense will host Argentinos Juniors on Sunday at 5 p.m., while Vélez will travel to Lanús on Monday at 4 p.m. The match between Banfield and Rosario Central is set for later in the evening, with the venue yet to be confirmed.
The 11th round of the Clausura Tournament continued on Monday with several intense matches. Deportivo Riestra drew 1-1 with Central Córdoba de Santiago del Estero, while Vélez S.C. tied 2-2 with Platense. Estudiantes defeated Gimnasia de Mendoza 3-0. The day concluded with a match between Banfield and Rosario Central. In the Riestra vs. Central Córdoba game, Riestra scored first through a free kick by Milton Céliz, but Central Córdoba equalized in the 38th minute via a goal by Michael Santos. Riestra had struggled with four consecutive draws before this match, while Central Córdoba remains at the bottom of Zone A with nine points. Meanwhile, Vélez and Platense played a back-and-forth match, ending in a 2-2 draw after both teams had chances to take the lead.
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In a match between Vélez and Platense in the Argentine Primera División, both teams scored twice, resulting in a draw. Ronaldo Martínez scored two goals for Vélez, while Merlini and Zapiola scored for Platense. The game took place at the José Amalfitani stadium on October 6, 2026.
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