Santos Laguna downs Necaxa to eye playoff spot

Mexico City, Nov 2 (UNI) Santos Laguna boosted its hopes of reaching the Liga MX Apertura playoffs with a 1-0 home win over Necaxa. Matias Espindola gifted the hosts the lead against the run of play by accidentally deflecting the ball into his own net while trying to clear a cross from Mauricio Cuevas on Sunday. The visitors had a series of chances to equalize late in the match but could not find a way past goalkeeper Carlos Acevedo, who made nine saves. The result leaves Santos Laguna eighth in the 18-team Apertura tournament with two matchdays remaining. Necaxa is…