In a dominant performance, Lanús comfortably beat Sarmiento (LB) 4-1 during the 28th round of the Copa Argentina. The standout player was Marcelino Moreno, who scored two goals in the match, one from the penalty spot in the 43rd minute of the first half and another in the 28th minute of the second half. The other goals for the home team were netted by Rodrigo Castillo in the 15th minute of the second half and an own goal by Guillermo Guzmán in the 39th minute of the second half. Israel Roldán managed to score for Sarmiento (LB) in the 12th minute of the second half.
Rodrigo Castillo’s goal was a highlight, as he connected with a precise header from a pass by Carlos Izquierdoz, sending the ball into the right corner of the net.
Marcelino Moreno was notably the player of the match, making significant contributions with two goals and seven shots on target. Rodrigo Castillo also shone, adding one goal and attempting three shots.
In a particularly skillful moment, Castillo dazzled the crowd by performing a nutmeg on Sarmiento’s Maximiliano Sánchez Arriola during the first half.
Lanús’ head coach, Mauricio Pellegrino, employed a 4-5-1 strategy featuring Nahuel Losada in goal, supported by defenders Tomás Guidara, Carlos Izquierdoz, José Canale, and Sasha Marcich. The midfield comprised Agustín Medina, Agustín Cardozo, Eduardo Salvio, Marcelino Moreno, and Ramiro Carrera, with Rodrigo Castillo leading the attack.
Sarmiento (LB), managed by Víctor Riggio, also utilized a 4-5-1 formation with Juan Mendonca in goal and a defense consisting of Cristian Díaz, Carlos Nuñez, Guillermo Guzmán, and Axel Ochoa. Their midfield included Ramiro Veliz, Lucas Zaineddín, Maximiliano Sánchez Arriola, Alan Tévez, and Israel Roldán, while Iván Garzón played as the striker.
The match officiated by Bruno Amiconi took place at the Estadio Ciudad de Caseros. With this victory, Lanús not only kept its championship hopes alive but also secured a spot in the Round of 32.
Substitutions for Lanús
60’ 2T – Agustín Medina out, Felipe Peña Biafore in
76’ 2T – Rodrigo Castillo out, Dylan Aquino in; Ramiro Carrera out, Walter Bou in
77’ 2T – Eduardo Salvio out, Lucas Besozzi in
85’ 2T – Marcelino Moreno out, Matías Sepúlveda in
Yellow Cards for Lanús:
45’ 1T Rodrigo Castillo (Insulting or disapproving the referee), 11’ 2T Agustín Medina (Unsportsmanlike conduct), 41’ 2T Nahuel Losada (Unsportsmanlike conduct)
Substitutions for Sarmiento (LB):
59’ 2T – Iván Garzón out, Ramón Cansinos in
66’ 2T – Ramiro Veliz out, Gaspar Triverio in; Lucas Zaineddín out, Manuel Palavecino in
86’ 2T – Israel Roldán out, Ramiro Taboada in; Alan Tévez out, Francisco Gerez in
Yellow Cards for Sarmiento (LB):
42’ 1T Guillermo Guzmán (Unsportsmanlike conduct), 45’ 1T Israel Roldán (Insulting or disapproving the referee), 35’ 2T Alan Tévez (Unsportsmanlike conduct)