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Velez Sarsfield took a four-point lead atop the Argentine Clausura league table Monday after two late goals in a 2-0 home win against Banfield.
Fabian Cubero broke the deadlock with an 84th-minute goal and David Ramirez secured the points with a second from Ivan Bella's cross in stoppage time.
With six games remaining, Velez moved to 27 points, four ahead of Godoy Cruz. River Plate and Olimpo are a point further back.
Banfield stayed 12th on 18 points, behind Boca Juniors and defending champion Estudiantes on goal difference.
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Velez can now turn its attention to Thursday's quarterfinal clash in the Copa Libertadores against Paraguay's Libertad.
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