Argentinos Juniors took a point from a 1-1 draw away to Platense in the twelfth round of the Liga Profesional. The Bicho took an early lead but couldn't hold on at the Estadio Ciudad de Vicente López, a result that extends the team's winless run to five matches.
Porcel opened the scoring for the visitors in the 11th minute, finishing off a team move. The 24-year-old midfielder found the net with a precise shot to make it 0-1, providing initial relief for a side in need of a win. However, their attacking play stalled after the goal. Argentinos Juniors ended the match with just five shots and a low 0.41 expected goals figure.
The equaliser came from the penalty spot in the 70th minute. Zapiola converted for Platense to level the score. Goalkeeper Benjamín Cortés, who made three saves, was unable to stop the shot. Manager Nicolás Diez, who set up in a 4-3-3 formation, tried to react with substitutions. Héctor López, Bravo, Gabriel Florentín, Coronel and Matías Giménez all came on in the second half, but they failed to change the outcome.
The team picked up two yellow cards, for fouls by Carrizo and Sebastián Prieto. With 49% possession and four corners, Argentinos Juniors couldn't impose their game consistently. This draw feels like a missed opportunity, especially after last week's win against Tigre. The squad must now prepare for the trip to face Banfield next Sunday, 18 October. The match at the Estadio Florencio Sola presents another test to end their poor run.
