Soccer-River Plate stifled in 0-0 draw at Deportivo Riestra


BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) - River Plate were held to a 0-0 draw at Deportivo Riestra in the Argentine Primera Division on Saturday, a result that left them second in the Group B table.

River Plate have 19 points, one behind Independiente, having played one more match. Deportivo are fifth with 13 points.

Miguel Borja went closest to scoring in first-half stoppage time, as the River Plate striker got into the box and nearly got round on-rushing Deportivo keeper Ignacio Arce. However, his shot from a tight angle hit the post.

The second half was uneventful, with neither side showing much attacking intent, and River Plate registered the only shot on target despite dominating in possession.

(Reporting by Tommy Lund in Gdansk; Editing by Toby Davis)

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