Vélez Sarsfield vs Racing Club Match Report
A second-half strike from David Ramirez was the difference as Velez Sarsfield edged Racing Club 1-0 at the Jose Amalfitani stadium in Liniers.
Racing, who needed to claim the three points and pray for a Godoy Cruz loss to Atletico Rafaela in order to qualify for the Copa Libertadores, searched for a goal early on, but as the half progressed they faded and Velez was the stronger of the two sides in all aspects.
Midfielder Ramirez handed Velez the three points in the 54th minute, when he took advantage of a defensive error from Matias Cahais before rifling the ball into the centre of the goal, leaving Racing goalkeeper Sebastian Saja with no chance.
Apertura championship - Final standings
Boca Juniors 43 pts
Racing Club 31 pts
Velez Sarsfield 31 pts
Belgrano 31 pts
Colon 31 pts
Lanus 29 pts
Tigre 27 pts
Independiente 27 pts
San Martin 26 pts
Atl. Rafaela 26 pts
Union 25 pts
Godoy Cruz 24 pts
Arsenal 24 pts
Argentinos 22 pts
All Boys 21 pts
Estudiantes 20 pts
San Lorenzo 19 pts
Newell's 16 pts
Olimpo 16 pts
Banfield 11 pts