In a highly anticipated encounter on Saturday, San Martín (SJ) faced off against Lanús, resulting in a hard-fought 1-1 draw.
Lanús took an early lead through striker Rodrigo Castillo, who found the back of the net just 5 minutes into the first half. However, as the second half wore on, it was Tomás Lecanda who emerged as the hero for San Martín (SJ), leveling the score with a goal in the 44th minute of the second half.
Despite controlling the game with 63% possession, Lanús was unable to secure the victory and had to settle for a point.
Rodrigo Castillo was the standout player of the match, showcasing his skills by scoring a goal, making 3 shots on target, and completing 26 successful passes.
Defender Tomás Lecanda proved crucial for San Martín (SJ) by contributing a vital equalizer for his team.
Coach Leandro Romagnoli set up San Martín (SJ) in a 4-5-1 formation, featuring Matías Borgogno in goal; Ayrton Portillo, Tomás Lecanda, Luciano Recalde, and Matías Orihuela in defense; with Tomás Fernández, Sebastián Jaurena, Diego González, Horacio Tijanovich, and Sebastián González in the midfield; and Ignacio Maestro Puch leading the attack.
On the other side, Mauricio Pellegrino’s Lanús lined up with the same 4-5-1 formation, having Nahuel Losada as the goalkeeper; Gonzalo Pérez, Carlos Izquierdoz, José Canale, and Sasha Marcich in the backline; with Ramiro Carrera, Agustín Cardozo, Dylan Aquino, Marcelino Moreno, and Franco Watson controlling the midfield; and Rodrigo Castillo as the lone striker.
The match was officiated by referee Hernán Mastrángelo at the Estadio 27 de Septiembre.
Looking ahead, San Martín (SJ) will visit Aldosivi in the next round, while Lanús will host Atlético Tucumán.
Substitutions for San Martín (SJ)
57’ 2T – Ignacio Maestro Puch was replaced by Santiago Barrera
58’ 2T – Sebastián González made way for Marco Iacobellis
66’ 2T – Tomás Fernández was substituted by Santiago Salle, and Sebastián Jaurena by Juan Ignacio Cavallaro
76’ 2T – Horacio Tijanovich was replaced by Federico Anselmo
Yellow cards for San Martín (SJ):
35’ 1T – Sebastián Jaurena (Unsporting behavior)
40’ 2T – Santiago Barrera (Unsporting behavior)
Substitutions for Lanús
45’ 2T – Dylan Aquino was substituted for Alexis Segovia
67’ 2T – Franco Watson was replaced by Agustín Medina
78’ 2T – Rodrigo Castillo made way for Alexis Canelo, and Ramiro Carrera for Eduardo Salvio
Yellow card for Lanús:
50’ 2T – Marcelino Moreno (Unsporting behavior)