Arsenal goes top, Velez held

Arsenal took over at the top of the Clausura standings with a 2-1 victory over Olimpo.

Jorge Ortiz scored the winner in the 76th minute, five minutes after Olimpo's Martin Guedes had canceled out Nicolas Aguirre's first-half opener.

The win sends Arsenal one point clear of Boca Juniors at the summit, having played a game more.

Arsenal is two points clear of third-placed Velez Sarsfield, who was held to a 1-1 draw at home by Independiente.

The visitor led through Facundo Parra after only five minutes before Lucas Pratto levelled midway through the first half.