Rosario Central fans prematurely celebrate title after Boca Juniors late goal
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 8, 2026, 12:53 AM
Last updated Nov 8, 2026
Rosario Central fans celebrated on the field following a 2-0 victory over Estudiantes de Río Cuarto on November 7, believing they had secured the annual championship. This celebration occurred while Boca Juniors was still in action, tied 0-0 against Defensa y Justicia. A last-minute goal from Enner Valencia gave Boca a 1-0 win, resulting in a combined points total of 63, one more than Rosario Central's 62. As Boca Juniors celebrated their title afterward, both teams are set to qualify for upcoming playoffs following the international break.
- •Rosario Central defeated Estudiantes 2-0 on November 7.
- •Fans celebrated prematurely, believing the title was secure.
- •Boca Juniors scored a late goal to secure the trophy.
- •Boca finished with 63 points, one more than Rosario Central.
- •Both teams will participate in upcoming playoff matches.
- 12:53 AMYahoo Sports — Argentine fans run onto field to celebrate title that club did not win
"The celebrations were on for Rosario Central, but a late goal for Boca Juniors meant they didn't earn the trophy they thought they'd won.
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