The champion won again

The last champions Argentina, Velez Sarsfield, continuing its overwhelming pace and won by 3 to 1 at Arsenal, the second day of the Apertura 2009. The whole Gareca continues to prove he is one of the top candidates to take the title . On the first date Fortin had expired, as a visitor, to Columbus for 1 to 0, with the goal scored by Cristaldo.

In Amalfitani, in extreme heat, Velez came determined to win the match, before a falling coming from Arsenal in the opening round against Estudiantes. But the whole viaduct began better and after 3 minutes, the former Click, Diego Galvan, headed the first goal for his team, but referee Carlos Maglio, at the request of the line in that sector, decided to cancel the goal. From that moment, the fort began to grow and at 23 minutes the defender Nicolas Otamendi managed to score after a series of rebounds in the area.

By the second time the Uruguayan Hernan Rodrigo Lopez increased the difference on the scoreboard. At 25 minutes into the second stage Maglio took a dubious penalty, which Cristian Alvarez was responsible for turning in goal. When it seemed that the entire South could tie the game, Captain Fabian Cubero made a great play and left alone to Maxi Moralez to put in the 3-1 final score. The three points without playing well, led Velez, who shares the lead with Rosario Central.

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