Sebastián Prieto’s 67th-minute goal lifts Argentinos JRS past Independ. Rivadavia

Prieto decides a tight game

Argentinos JRS beat Independ. Rivadavia 1-0 at Diego Armando Maradona in Liga Profesional Argentina’s Clausura - 14. Sebastián Prieto scored the only goal in the 67th minute, making it 1-0, with Gastón Verón providing the assist.

The first half ended goalless, but Argentinos held the stronger overall numbers. Their expected-goals figure was 1.32 against Independ. Rivadavia’s 0.63, while they registered 18 shots to 13 and six shots on goal to three. Argentinos also had 54% possession, 237 accurate passes and nine corners, compared with 46%, 180 and three for the visitors. Independ. Rivadavia goalkeeper saves numbered five, suggesting the home side created the clearer threat.

Cards and decisive contributions

Nicolas Oroz was booked in the fourth minute, while Gastón Verón and Facundo Carrizo also received yellow cards for Argentinos. The match produced six home-team bookings and three for Independ. Rivadavia, with Mateo Mendoza and Leonel Bucca cautioned in the 89th minute. Neither team received a red card.

Erik Godoy, introduced for Franco Vázquez in the 29th minute, was the highest-rated player at 7.6 after 61 minutes and recorded one tackle. Prieto also stood out with a 7.4 rating, four tackles and the winning goal.

Argentinos extend their table advantage

Argentinos went into the game second in Clausura - Group B on 25 points from 13 games. They now have 28 points from 14 games, nine ahead of Independ. Rivadavia, who remain on 19 points from 14 games after entering the match ninth. The post-match positions remain provisional.