On Sunday Talleres de Córdoba can catch up with them at the top, but due to goal difference they would still be first.
Leader Vélez missed a unique opportunity this Saturday to get the Professional Soccer League. They lost as a visitor 1 to 0 against Unión de Santa Fe and everything will be decided on the next date. Racing can get within 1 point and Talleres de Córdoba could catch up tomorrow.
Vélez reached the penultimate date of the League as the leader with 48 points. If he won today and Talleres (45 points) did not win tomorrow, he would become champion. But a new setback by Liniers put Argentine football on hold.
ANDIn an even match, Vélez lost against Unión by a goal against their defender Elías Gómez in the 54th minute. Just after the second half began, Tatengue overflowed on the right and sent a cross that was intercepted by Gómez, Fortín’s number 3, with such bad luck that it ended up inside his own goal.
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After the blow, the leader tried to come back and pushed as hard as he could. He had few chances to turn the result around. Disoriented he tried, but he came close. Although in the end, at 92 of the second half they almost tied, but Unión defender Franco Pardo rejected a ball over the line.
With this defeat, Vélez will try to win the tournament against Huracán in Liniers. For their part, those from Santa Fe, who with this result entered the qualification zone for the 2025 Copa Sudamericana.
The chance of Racing and Talleres de Córdoba
After the great game that they lost with Estudiantes by 4 to 5, Racing He was close to the championship again. Play as a visitor against Central Córdoba from Santiago del Estero. If he wins he will be 1 point away.
For its part, this Sunday Córdoba Workshops will face Gymnastics in La Plata. If they win, they will equal Vélez in points, although due to goal difference they will be second.
Source: Ambito
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