ROSARIO, Argentina (Interstat) — Rosario Central and visiting Almagro played to a 0-0 draw Friday in a Primera Nacional match at Estadio Gigante de Arroyito. The result defied expectations, as statistical models heavily favored Rosario Central and projected a 1-1 final. The match was marked by defensive discipline and a flurry of late yellow cards, with five players booked in the second half, including four in stoppage time. Both teams earned a point from the fixture, moving their identical season records to 0 wins, 0 losses and 1 draw across all competitions. The contest lacked offensive breakthroughs despite key contributions from several substitutes.