Mexico: Pumas secures Clausura playoff spot

Daniel Ramirez' low shot in the 55th minute gave Pumas a 1-0 victory over Chivas in Mexico's first division on Sunday and secured a spot in the playoffs of the Clausura championship.

Cruz Azul remained atop the standings despite its 5-1 loss on Friday to Morelia, and Toluca held second spot after a 1-0 loss to Atlas on Saturday. Both clubs had already qualified for the playoffs.

Morelia got on top early, scoring twice via Aldo Leao and Hector Mancilla before Achille Emana netted in the 42nd to pull one back for Cruz Azul.

Mancilla made . . .