BUENOS AIRES, Aug. 24 (Xinhua) -- Mauro Mendez and Santiago Lopez scored first-half goals as Tigre secured a 2-1 home win over Central Cordoba in Argentina's Clausura tournament on Monday.
Mendez and Lopez struck in the first 30 minutes before Michael Santos converted a 58th-minute penalty for the visitors.
Tigre survived to clinch its third win of the season and condemn Central Cordoba to its fourth loss.
Tigre is now third in Zone B with 11 points from six games while Central Cordoba is 14th in the 15-team Zone A standings with six points so far.
Elsewhere in Argentina's top flight on Monday, Talleres drew 2-2 at home to Rosario Central, and Lanus was held to a 1-1 home draw with Argentinos Juniors. ■
