Snapshot: Velez Sarsfield fans sit on the fence

Ollie Irish

7th, July 2009

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Velez Sarsfield fans are hit by water cannons as they try to celebrate their team winning the Argentine league title. [Photo: PA]
Velez beat Huracan 1-0 at home to take the title in dramatic and controversial fashion. Huracan had needed only a draw to win the league, while Velez needed a win. With eight minutes to go, the score was 0-0, but Velez midfielder Maximiliano Moralez then bundled in a goal from close range after Huracan’s keeper had apparently been fouled. Watch the highlights below:

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