BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — Newell’s Old Boys lost 2-1 to archrival Rosario Central — one of Argentina’s most intense derby matches — but still kept the lead in Argentina’s first division.
Hernan Encina scored the winner in the 28th, placing a short shot just inside the post.
Alejandro Donatti opened the scoring for Central with a header in the 11th and Maxi Rodriguez equalized four minutes later.
Newell’s has 26 points, three clear of San Lorenzo and Arsenal.
In another Sunday match, Tigre had a 2-1 comeback win over Arsenal with Cristian Bordacahar scoring the clincher in the 77th. Milton Caraglio put Arsenal ahead in the 65th and Matias Perez Garcia equalized in the 75th.