Braian Romero scored twice as Velez Sarsfield moved six points clear at the top of Argentina's Primera Division standings with a 2-0 home victory over Estudiantes on Monday.

Romero struck from close range in the 12th minute before doubling his tally with a cool finish following Francisco Pizzini's through ball three minutes from time.

The result at El Fortin leaves Velez with 33 points from 15 outings, 16 points ahead of 20th-placed Estudiantes.

"We are showing the benefit of working together as a team," Romero said after the match. "Without my teammates, nothing would be possible.

"At times this season we've struggled to close out matches, but that wasn't the case tonight. We aren't getting too far ahead of ourselves. We're taking it game by game and hoping that we can maintain our lead."

Elsewhere in Argentina's top flight on Monday, Banfield won 2-0 at home to Independiente Rivadavia, and Central Cordoba prevailed 3-1 at Sarmiento. 

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