Match Recap
Platense broke out of a stubborn slump in Liga Profesional Argentina action with a hard-earned victory over Independiente. Entering the match 12th in the league table on 16 points with zero wins across their past five games, Platense confronted a stern test against fifth-placed Independiente, who sat on 24 points after winning three of their previous five fixtures. Independiente had also won both of the prior two head-to-head meetings between the two sides. However, history meant little when G. Mainero found the back of the net in the 65th minute to break the deadlock for the away side. Independiente pushed for an equalizer, but Platense held firm to capture a 0-1 win away from home. Watch G. Mainero strike in the 65th minute to secure all three points for Platense.
