The match at El Cilindro ended with a solitary goal from Tomás Molina, who celebrated his goal in the 36th minute of the first half, giving Argentinos Juniors the crucial victory.
Molina’s goal came from a well-placed cross on the right by Leandro Lozano, allowing him to head the ball delicately into the net.
Tomás Molina was undoubtedly the standout player of the match, as he not only scored the decisive goal but also made three attempts on the opponent’s goal.
Defensively, Leandro Lozano played a key role for Argentinos Juniors, successfully clearing two dangerous balls away from the area.
Eduardo Salvio from Lanús showcased his skills early in the game, beating Alan Lescano with a brilliant nutmeg just seven minutes into the match.
Argentinos’ head coach, Nicolás Diez, employed a 4-3-3 formation, with Diego Rodríguez as the goalkeeper; Leandro Lozano, Francisco Álvarez, Erik Godoy, and Sebastián Prieto forming the defense; Hernán López Muñoz, Federico Fattori, and Alan Lescano in the midfield; and Lautaro Giaccone, Tomás Molina, and Matías Giménez leading the attack.
On the other hand, Lanús, led by Mauricio Pellegrino, set up in a 4-4-2 formation with Nahuel Losada in goal; Gonzalo Pérez, Carlos Izquierdoz, José Canale, and Sasha Marcich in defense; Eduardo Salvio, Agustín Cardozo, Agustín Medina, and Dylan Aquino in midfield; and Alexis Canelo and Rodrigo Castillo up front.
The match referee was Darío Herrera, who oversaw a competitive encounter.
With this victory, Argentinos Juniors stays alive in the championship race and moves on to the semifinals after defeating Lanús.
Substitutions for Argentinos Juniors
57’ 2T – Lautaro Giaccone was replaced by Lucas Gómez
73’ 2T – Francisco Álvarez was substituted for Tobías Ramírez Cardozo and Hernán López Muñoz was replaced by Emiliano Viveros
Yellow cards for Argentinos Juniors:
29’ 2T – Lucas Gómez (Delay of game)
Substitutions for Lanús
45’ 2T – Carlos Izquierdoz was replaced by Ezequiel Muñoz and Alexis Canelo was substituted for Marcelino Moreno
63’ 2T – Gonzalo Pérez was replaced by Armando Méndez
72’ 2T – Agustín Medina was substituted for Walter Bou
81’ 2T – Dylan Aquino was replaced by Alexis Segovia and Tomás Molina was replaced by Joaquín Gho
Yellow cards for Lanús:
24’ 1T – Carlos Izquierdoz (Unsportsmanlike conduct)
35’ 2T – Agustín Cardozo (Holding an opponent to prevent progress)