Velez still top after downing Godoy Cruz

Velez still top after downing Godoy Cruz

Published Jun. 6, 2011 1:00 a.m. ET

Velez Sarsfield maintained top spot in Argentina's Clausura tournament with two games to play by beating Godoy Cruz 2-0 on Monday.

Juan Manuel Martinez opened the scoring in the 65th minute, cutting in from the left, beating two defenders in the penalty area and then putting a 15-yard shot past the goalkeeper.

David Ramirez scored in the final minute to secure a vital three points for the Buenos Aires club.

Velez improved to 33 points, one ahead of Lanus, which beat Independiente on Monday. Godoy Cruz is on 28 points.

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