Avila’s Brace Lifts Rosario Central Past Atl. Tucuman 3‑2
SANTA LUCIA, Argentina (Interstat) — Gaston Avila scored twice in the opening seven minutes and Julian Fernandez netted the winner in the 80th as Rosario Central defeated Atl. Tucuman 3-2 on Saturday at Estadio Monumental Presidente José Fierro. Avila struck in the 3rd and 7th minutes. Alexis Canelo pulled Atl. Tucuman back in the 37th, and Rodriguez Ramiro Ruiz equalized in the 42nd, adding an assist on Canelo’s goal. Fernandez’s late goal, assisted by Angel Di Maria, settled the match. Di Maria, Alan Rodriguez, Leandro Diaz and Giovanni Cantizano also recorded assists. Alan Rodriguez, Diaz and Cantizano were booked, along with Atl. Tucuman’s Vega and Di Placido. Avila’s two-goal performance came during his 90 minutes on the field. Rosario Central improved to two wins, no losses and one draw in the competition and across all competitions. Atl. Tucuman fell to no wins, two losses and one draw in the competition and across all competitions.