The Argentinos Juniors team failed to maintain its absolute lead in Group A after drawing 0-0 at home against Independiente Rivadavia from Mendoza at the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium. This result left both teams tied at the top with 15 points, although Estudiantes has a better goal difference than the Argentinians.
During the match, the team coached by Nicolás Diez dominated much of the game but could not overcome the defense and goalkeeper of Independiente Rivadavia, Ezequiel Centurión, who had a remarkable performance. Despite this, Argentinos Juniors remains unbeaten in the tournament and is now preparing to face Instituto de Córdoba in their next match.
On the other hand, Independiente Rivadavia earned an important point after two consecutive losses and will face Lanús in the next round. Despite Argentinos Juniors' superiority in ball possession and goal opportunities, the visiting defense and their goalkeeper prevented any goals.
Regarding the game's development, midfielder Alan Lescano had little participation for Argentinos Juniors, while Román Vega and Nicolás Oroz were crucial in the team's attack, despite not being able to convert any clear chances. In the second half, the home team maintained control of the match, generating more goal opportunities and putting Independiente Rivadavia on the back foot.
In the match statistics, Argentinos Juniors dominated possession with 76% and registered a total of 26 shots, of which 7 were on target, while Independiente Rivadavia only managed to trouble the opposing goalkeeper once.
