This victory allowed the team to move past the temporary loss of points and rely on itself again in the fight to finish at the top of its group. With this result, Vélez reached 25 points in 13 matches and displaced Estudiantes, who has 24, while Lanús remained third with 22 following its victory in the classic against Banfield. With three matchdays left until the end of the regular phase, the Liniers team made an important step in the fight for qualification and leadership in the zone. Central Córdoba, for its part, could not score on its visit to Liniers and missed a chance to get closer to the qualifying positions. Buenos Aires, April 13 (NA) – Vélez won 1-0 against Central Córdoba de Santiago del Estero on Monday at the José Amalfitani stadium, for matchday 14 of the 2026 Apertura Tournament, and became the sole leader of Zone A with 25 points, one more than Estudiantes. The match was refereed by Bruno Amiconi, and the only goal of the night was scored by Joaquín García at the 10-minute mark of the first half, according to the Argentine News Agency. The Liniers side struck quickly and then held onto the lead in a match where they created chances to extend the difference, although they also kept a rival alive who pressured them at times. Vélez, in turn, capitalized on a key night at home and finished matchday 14 at the top of Zone A.
