BUENOS AIRES, Oct. 31 (Xinhua) -- A second-half strike from Alexis Cuello gave San Lorenzo a 1-0 home win over Deportivo Riestra in Argentina's Primera Division on Friday.
Cuello broke the deadlock in the 51st minute by controlling Agustin Ladstatter's headed pass with his right foot, swiveling and in the same motion lashing a left-footed volley past goalkeeper Ignacio Arce.
The visitors went close to equalizing but could not find a way past Orlando Gill, who made five saves for the match.
The result leaves San Lorenzo fifth in Group B with 22 points, eight behind leaders Rosario Central. Deportivo Riestra is second in the 15-team group with 27 points.
"I said to Augustin before the match that he should pass the ball to me because I would score," Cuello said. "Fortunately, he managed give me a great ball and I was able to put it into the back of the net. It was very important to get this win at home in the context of the season."
Elsewhere in Argentina's top flight on Friday, Rosario Central won 3-1 at Instituto Cordoba and Union Santa Fe prevailed 1-0 at Newell's Old Boys. ■
