Rosario Central continued its reign of dominance in the clásico rosarino, defeating Newell's Old Boys 2-1 in a highly charged atmosphere at the Coloso Marcelo Bielsa stadium. This victory extends Central's lead in the historical head-to-head record to an astonishing 20 games, further cementing their recent supremacy. The match, however, was far from a smooth spectacle, significantly hampered by a remarkably low net playing time due to constant stoppages. The match kicked off with the usual fiery intensity, but was quickly disrupted. Mateo Silvetti's early foul on Emanuel Coronel led to the first of many stoppages, followed shortly by Facundo Mallo's injury forcing a substitution. A flurry of near-misses, including a bizarre deflection off the crossbar, kept the tension high before Central broke the deadlock. A corner kick, expertly delivered by Carlos Quintana, found Gaspar Duarte, who easily converted for the opening goal. The VAR review, however, added further delay to the match. The first half was marred by constant interruptions: repeated fouls, frequent injury concerns, and numerous instances of objects thrown onto the pitch targeting Ignacio Malcorra further reduced the actual playing time. In the first half alone, with a six-minute stoppage time, barely 15 minutes of actual play unfolded. The second half started even more disruptively, with a significant delay due to a wave of paper and other objects raining down from the stands aimed at the visiting goalkeeper. Despite the setbacks, Newell's attempted a comeback with a substitution to add support to Ever Banega, who struggled to influence the game in the first half. However, their efforts were short-lived. Another set-piece, another goal for Central. Quintana's pinpoint header found Jaminton Campaz for a second goal, effectively sealing the victory. Though Banega scored a stunning long-range goal in the final minutes, it was too little, too late for Newell's. Fatura Broun, the Central goalkeeper, was a notable performer, producing several crucial saves throughout the match. The final whistle was met with a chorus of jeers and criticisms directed at Newell's coach Mariano Soso. His position now appears highly precarious. Central, on the other hand, celebrated a significant victory, solidifying their top spot in Group B of the Torneo Apertura and deepening the crisis at their crosstown rivals. The statistics speak for themselves: Central's victory widens the gap to a remarkable 20 matches, boasting 97 wins compared to Newell’s 77. With 103 draws, this classic rivalry continues to produce captivating and tense clashes. The low net playing time, however, raises concerns about the overall quality of the match and the need for better crowd control and sportsmanship within the stadium.