Buenos Aires, March 2 (NA) – Vélez Sarsfield imposed themselves away from home 1-0 against Estudiantes de La Plata in a match corresponding to the eighth date of Zone A of the Apertura Tournament, held at the Jorge Luis Hirschi stadium. According to Argentine News Agency, the only goal of the match was scored by forward Florian Monzón at 13 minutes of the second half. In a duel for the top of group A of the local championship, the “Fortín” imposed conditions, maintained regularity and secured three key points that allowed them to establish themselves as the leaders of the classification. After a series of rebounds, Monzón was left with the ball inside the area, he moved it away from his right foot to adjust and took a shot that Uruguayan goalkeeper Fernando Muslerano managed to stop. With this result, the Liniers team moved away at the top of Zone A with 18 units, while the “Pincha” was left as runner-up with 15, prior to the matches against Tigre, as a visitor, and Lanús, as a local, respectively.
Vélez Sarsfield defeats Estudiantes
Vélez Sarsfield won 1-0 away against Estudiantes de La Plata in the Argentine championship. Florian Monzón scored the goal. This victory allowed the 'Fortín' to strengthen its lead in the standings.