Tigre Held to Draw by Rosario Central, Eliminated from Apertura

In a dramatic conclusion to the Torneo Apertura, Tigre's aspirations were dashed as they drew 1-1 with Rosario Central, narrowly missing out on qualification for the Round of 16 and the chance to eliminate rivals Racing. The match was a tense affair, filled with missed chances and a late disallowed goal that could have dramatically altered the standings.

Rosario Central, having already secured their spot in the next phase, fielded a largely reserve team. Their objective was to climb to second place and secure home-field advantage in the upcoming knockout stages. Tigre, on the other hand, desperately needed a win to advance, making for an unpredictable encounter.

The game itself was a tale of two halves, with neither side able to capitalize on early opportunities. A peculiar highlight of the first half was a stray dog that wandered onto the pitch, providing a moment of levity and proving surprisingly difficult to catch.

Rosario Central took the lead through Alexis Soto in the 37th minute, following a free-kick and a header from Carlos Quintana. The goal was initially disallowed for offside but was later overturned by VAR, much to the relief of the home crowd. Tigre, however, fought back and equalized, even coming close to snatching a late winner. Ultimately, the draw meant both teams fell short of their respective goals, leaving Tigre eliminated and Rosario Central with a less-than-ideal seeding.