River Plate held by Belgrano in Superliga Argentina

BUENOS AIRES, Aug. 18 (Xinhua) -- River Plate continued their lethargic start to the Superliga Argentina season with a goalless home draw against Belgrano on Saturday.

The result at the Monumental Stadium followed River's 0-0 draw at Huracan in the previous weekend's opening round of fixtures.

It left the Buenos Aires giants 11th in the 26-team standings while Belgrano occupied 10th spot ahead of Sunday's matches.

Meanwhile, former Ajax and Nice striker Dario Cvitanich converted a first-half penalty as hosts Banfield defeated Gimnasio La Plata 1-0.

In other matches on Saturday, Atletico Tucuman drew 1-1 at Defensa y Justicia and Argentinos Juniors were held 0-0 at home to Godoy Cruz.