In the 12th round of the Apertura, Lanús managed to claim a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Vélez at the Estadio José Amalfitani. The decisive moment came in the 70th minute when Carlos Izquierdoz found the back of the net, sealing the fate of the match.
Izquierdoz had an outstanding performance, contributing not only with the winning goal but also by successfully clearing five dangerous balls.
Lanús’ goalkeeper, Nahuel Losada, was another key figure, making six crucial saves to keep Vélez at bay.
Vélez head coach, Guillermo Barros Schelotto, set his team up in a 4-5-1 formation, featuring Álvaro Montero in goal, Joaquín García, Emanuel Mammana, Lisandro Magallán, and Elías Gómez in defense. The midfield saw Rodrigo Aliendro, Lucas Robertone, Tobías Andrada, Manuel Lanzini, and Dilan Godoy, while Florián Monzón led the attack.
Conversely, Lanús, under the guidance of coach Mauricio Pellegrino, also employed a 4-5-1 setup with Nahuel Losada in goal, supported by Tomás Guidara, Carlos Izquierdoz, José Canale, and Sasha Marcich in defense. The midfield included Agustín Medina, Agustín Cardozo, Eduardo Salvio, Dylan Aquino, and Ramiro Carrera, with Walter Bou serving as the lone striker.
The match was officiated by Pablo Dóvalo, who ensured the game ran smoothly.
Looking ahead, Vélez will travel to face Gimnasia (Mendoza) in their next fixture, while Lanús is set to visit Argentinos Juniors.
Substitutions for Vélez
66’ 2T – Dilan Godoy made way for Diego Valdés and Walter Bou was replaced by Lucas Besozzi.
77’ 2T – Florián Monzón substituted for Braian Romero and Lucas Robertone was replaced by Matías Pellegrini.
85’ 2T – Emanuel Mammana exited for Thiago Silvero.
Yellow Cards for Vélez:
24’ 1T – Guillermo Barros Schelotto (abusive remarks towards the referee) and 34’ 1T – Lucas Robertone (unsporting conduct).
Substitutions for Lanús
30’ 1T – Dylan Aquino was replaced by Bruno Cabrera.
82’ 2T – Eduardo Salvio exited for Franco Watson and Ramiro Carrera was substituted for Yoshan Valois.
83’ 2T – Agustín Medina left the pitch for Gonzalo Pérez.
Yellow Cards for Lanús:
15’ 2T – Nahuel Losada (unsporting conduct), 44’ 2T – Franco Watson (unsporting conduct), and 50’ 2T – Tomás Guidara (time-wasting).