Rosario Central defeated Sarmiento 2-1 on Saturday, with Gastón Ávila scoring in the last play of the match, according to Olé. The win moved Central to the top of the annual table, the Argentine outlet reported.
Ávila's goal came agonizingly late, and ESPN Argentina described it as the strike that "gives life" to Central in the annual standings. Página|12 reported that Central won on the final play to end the night as the leader. The AFA confirmed the 2-1 scoreline.
The result continues a strong run for Central in matches described as decisive. La Capital reported that the team "did it again," winning a key game and keeping alive its title ambitions.
According to Olé, the victory lifted Central to the summit of the annual table. The annual standings, which aggregate results across the season, determine qualification for continental competitions, though the source material did not specify further details.
Central's late winner underlined the narrow margins at the top. With the annual table now led by Central, attention turns to whether the club can hold the position through its remaining fixtures.
