Buenos Aires, Feb 12 (NA) – After an irregular start for Argentina's top five football teams and four matchdays played, Independiente is the only one that still hasn't tasted defeat. The 1-0 victory over Platense allowed them to maintain their unbeaten run and improve their standing in Zone A. According to what Argentine News Agency learned, the team led by Gustavo Quinteros had a complicated start to the tournament with three consecutive draws (Estudiantes and Vélez at home, and Newell's away), which created a tense atmosphere among the fans. In contrast, the other big teams have already had their first stumbles and left several points on the way. The challenge for Quinteros's team will be to maintain that consistency in the upcoming matchdays to compete in Zone A. As of matchday four, 'El Rojo' shared this streak with River, who suffered a 0-4 defeat against Tigre at the Monumental, leaving the Avellaneda team as the only big one unbeaten in the tournament. The scenario becomes more favorable for Independiente when looking at the performance of the other big teams in the Professional League. Racing had a very weak start, with three consecutive defeats that relegated them quickly in the table, although they achieved their first victory against Argentinos Juniors, while Boca and San Lorenzo also dropped points and already have two wins and two losses. With this panorama, Independiente appears as the most solid big team at the start of the tournament, supported by the unbeaten run and a gradual improvement in their performance.
