Vélez Sarsfield edged out Independiente 1-0 in the Superliga. Thiago Aguirre's 70th-minute goal settled a tight contest. Vélez had the better of the play, holding 54% possession and creating three big chances to Independiente's none.
The game stayed goalless until Aguirre struck for the hosts on 70 minutes. Independiente were lively but wayward, registering only one shot on target from 11 attempts. The result was sealed in a match that saw several bookings, including Dilan Godoy, Maximiliano Gutiérrez and Santiago Montiel.
Vélez finished with four shots on target and an expected-goals figure of 0.89, while Independiente's was 0.40. The visitors had eight off-target efforts but could not match the precision of a Vélez side that took its one big chance when it mattered.
