Rosario Central and Corinthians played out a goalless draw in the Round of 16 of the Copa Libertadores at Estadio Doctor Lisandro de la Torre on 14 August 2026. The hosts dominated possession and territory but could not break down a disciplined Corinthians side that defended resolutely before being reduced to ten men late in the game.
The match had its moments of tension. At the 36th minute, a penalty appeal against Corinthians was turned down by the video assistant referee after Giovanni Cantizano was involved in the incident. Neither side could capitalise, and the first half ended 0-0 despite Rosario's 57 per cent of the ball and 12 corners.
Corinthians missed a chance to build on their single big chance created, while Rosario struggled to convert their 11 shots inside the penalty area. Allan received a red card in the 80th minute after picking up two bookings, leaving his side to defend for the final ten minutes. The hosts made several changes in the closing stages, bringing on Emanuel Coronel, R. Garro, and Kaio Cesar among others.
The statistics tell the story of a one-sided performance without a result. Rosario Central registered 143 attacks compared to 61, completed 406 passes to 332, and created 0.43 expected goals. Corinthians, with only one shot on target, managed to keep the score level despite playing with ten men for a significant period.
The draw leaves both sides in familiar positions. Rosario Central remain second in their group with 13 points from six matches, while Corinthians stay top with 11 points. The hosts extend their unbeaten run to eight matches across all competitions, while Corinthians have now drawn two of their last five outings.