A last-minute goal from Mariano Pavone ensured Lanus made it two wins from two at the start their Apertura campaign.

Scores were locked at 0-0 until second-half substitute Pavone struck with just seconds left to edge out Independiente on Tuesday, and push Lanus to the summit of the standings.

San Martin San Juan won their opening fixture 2-1 against Tigre. Roberval (39) and Lucas Landa (83) put them ahead before Ariel Pio's late consolation.

Argentinos Juniors drew 1-1 with Newell's Old Boys after Mauricio Sperdutti cancelled out a Diego Mateo own goal.