A tense match ended in a 1-1 draw between San Lorenzo and Instituto at the Nuevo Gasómetro, as both teams battled for crucial points in the Apertura.
Diego Sosa put Instituto ahead in the 37th minute of the first half with a stunning finish, following a well-placed cross from Juan Ignacio Méndez, slotting the ball past goalkeeper Orlando Gill.
San Lorenzo, however, found a late equalizer through Luciano Vietto, who scored in the dying moments of the match, specifically in the 90th minute, to secure a timely draw for his team.
Gregorio Rodríguez nearly opened the scoring for San Lorenzo earlier in the match with a thunderous shot that struck the post in the 24th minute but left fans yearning for a goal.
Vietto was undoubtedly the standout player of the match, showcasing his skills by scoring one goal, taking three shots on target, and completing 12 successful passes.
Another key player on the field was Juan Ignacio Méndez, who was instrumental for Instituto, successfully connecting 31 passes during the game.
San Lorenzo’s coach, Damián Ayude, opted for a 4-4-2 formation with Orlando Gill in goal; a defensive line consisting of Fabricio López, Jhohan Romaña, Gastón Hernández, and Mathías De Ritis; in midfield, Mauricio Cardillo, Ignacio Perruzzi, Nicolás Tripichio, and Facundo Gulli; and up front, Gregorio Rodríguez paired with Alexis Cuello.
On the other side, Instituto, managed by Diego Flores, set up in a 3-4-3 formation with Manuel Roffo as the goalkeeper; Fernando Alarcón, Leonel Mosevich, and Jonathan Galván making up the defense; a midfield quartet featuring Giuliano Cerato, Juan Ignacio Méndez, Gastón Lodico, and Diego Sosa; with Jhon Córdoba, Matias Fonseca, and Alex Luna leading the attack.
The match was officiated by referee Andrés Merlos, who managed a tense encounter with a keen eye.
Looking ahead, San Lorenzo is set to face Talleres in their next fixture, while Instituto will take on Unión at home.
Substitutions for San Lorenzo
45’ 2T – Gregorio Rodríguez left for Agustín Ladstatter
56’ 2T – Ignacio Perruzzi was substituted for Gonzalo Abrego and Nicolás Tripichio for Luciano Vietto
75’ 2T – Facundo Gulli was replaced by Diego Herazo
87’ 2T – Mauricio Cardillo made way for Juan Rattalino
Yellow cards for San Lorenzo:
24’ 2T Jhohan Romaña (Unsporting behavior)
Substitutions for Instituto
28’ 1T – Jonathan Galván was substituted for Agustín Bravo
58’ 2T – Matias Fonseca left for Franco Jara
59’ 2T – Jhon Córdoba was replaced by Luca Rafaelli
73’ 2T – Juan Ignacio Méndez was substituted for Matías Gallardo, and Diego Sosa left for Jonás Acevedo
Yellow cards for Instituto:
4’ 2T Diego Sosa (Holding an opponent to prevent progress) and 34’ 2T Alex Luna (Delay of game)