Buenos Aires, March 3 -- Striker Florian Monzon scored in the second half as Group A leader Velez Sarsfield edged to a 1-0 away win over reigning champion Estudiantes in Argentina'sApertura tournament.
Monzon broke the deadlock just before the hour in La Plata when he bundled in from close range after a scramble in the 18-yard box on Monday.
The hosts controlled 57 percent of possession but managed only one shot on target. The result leaves Velez with 18 points, three clear of second-placed Estudiantes after eight games, accordingto Xinhua.
"It was an even contest but we took control when we needed to," Velez manager Guillermo Barros Schelotto told reporters.
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