Buenos Aires, Nov 8 (FN Agency) Gian Nardelli scored an own goal as Velez Sarsfield kept its title hopes intact with a 1-0 home win over Tigre in Argentina’s Primera Division. The host broke the deadlock in the 75th minute on Thursday when Thiago Fernandez’s cross from the left flank flew into the top-left corner after taking a deflection off Nardelli’s right leg. The result atEl Fortin leaves Velez with 42 points, three points ahead of second-placed Huracan with six match days remaining. Tigre is 16th in the 28-team standings with 26 points.
“It was a tough game but we managed to take control,” Velez defender Valentin Gomez said. “We have had a difficult year and faced extreme pressure but our performances show that we are on the right track.” Elsewhere in Argentina’s top flight on Thursday, Lanus clinched a 2-1 away victory over Talleres Cordoba, Defensa y Justicia prevailed 2-1 at home to Argentinos Juniors and Platense was heldto a goalless home draw by Deportivo Riestra.