This Sunday, August 14, the thirteenth day of the Argentine Professional Football League came to an end. In the match of the round, Racing and Boca Juniors drew 0-0 at the Cilindro de Avellaneda. The 'Academia' and the xeneizes gave an exciting match that had a controversial ending.
At the last minute, a clear handball inside the area by Jonatan Gómez was not penalized by referee Fernando Rapallini, despite reviewing the play in the VAR. In the auriazul team, Luis Advíncula and Carlos Zambrano played the full 90 minutes of the match.
Luis Advíncula and Carlos Zambrano disputing the ball with Gabriel Huache. Photo: Twitter @LigaAFA
Just the 'León' stole all the headlines as he reportedly had a heated argument with Darío Benedetto. On the other side, River Plate thrashed Newell's Old Boys 4-1, getting their second consecutive victory - the fourth in the last five matches - and starting to climb up the table.
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Meanwhile, the leader Atlético Tucumán won by the minimum difference against Central Córdoba and extended their advantage over their follower, Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata. The 'Lobo' drew 1-1 against Vélez Sarsfield in Liniers, ending a streak of three consecutive victories.
Celebration of one of River Plate's goals. Photo: Twitter @LigaAFA
Finally, Rosario Central and Estudiantes de La Plata ended their streak of poor results in their last two matches and returned to victory. The 'Canalla' overcame numerical disadvantage and defeated Barracas Central 3-1. The 'Pincha', on the other hand, won by the minimum difference against Talleres with a last-minute goal by Leonardo Heredia at 93'+.
Argentine Professional Football League - Matchday 13: results
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