VERACRUZ, Mexico (Interstat) — Racing de Veracruz defeated Celaya 2-1 on Saturday at Estadio Luis de la Fuente, using a first-half stoppage-time goal to secure the win. Racing opened the scoring in the 22nd minute, but Celaya answered in the 41st minute to level the match. Racing then struck again in the second minute of first-half stoppage time, restoring its lead before halftime. Neither side scored after the break. Celaya is now 1-2 in this competition and across all competitions. Racing de Veracruz is now 1-0-1 in this competition and across all competitions. The home side led at halftime and held that advantage through the second half. Celaya could not find a second equalizer. Racing’s win follows its earlier draw this season. Celaya’s previous results include a loss to Chiapas and a win at Deportiva Venados. The teams will continue their seasons with upcoming fixtures.