In a thrilling match during the 28th round of the Copa Argentina, Lanús delivered a crushing 4-1 defeat to Sarmiento (LB). The local team saw two goals from Marcelino Moreno (43’ 1T, penalty, and 28’ 2T), along with strikes from Rodrigo Castillo (15’ 2T) and an own goal by Guillermo Guzmán (39’ 2T). Sarmiento’s only score came from Israel Roldán (12’ 2T), but it wasn’t enough to change the course of the game.
Marcelino Moreno was the star of the night, making a significant impact with two goals and attempting seven shots at the target. Rodrigo Castillo added to the excitement with one goal and three attempts on goal.
In the second half, Castillo electrified the crowd with a brilliant header, assisted by Carlos Izquierdoz, that found the back of the net at the 15-minute mark.
The match saw Lanús adopt a 4-5-1 formation under coach Mauricio Pellegrino, with Nahuel Losada in goal; Tomás Guidara, Carlos Izquierdoz, José Canale, and Sasha Marcich in defense; Agustín Medina, Agustín Cardozo, Eduardo Salvio, Marcelino Moreno, and Ramiro Carrera in midfield; and Rodrigo Castillo leading the attack.
Sarmiento (LB) set up a similar 4-5-1 formation coached by Víctor Riggio, featuring Juan Mendonca in goal; Cristian Díaz, Carlos Nuñez, Guillermo Guzmán, and Axel Ochoa in defense; Ramiro Veliz, Lucas Zaineddín, Maximiliano Sánchez Arriola, Alan Tévez, and Israel Roldán in midfield; and Iván Garzón upfront.
The match officiated by Bruno Amiconi solidified Lanús’ progression in the tournament as they secured a spot in the next round.
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
Cautions for Lanús
45’ 1T – Rodrigo Castillo (Verbal abuse to the referee)
11’ 2T – Agustín Medina (Unsporting behavior)
41’ 2T – Nahuel Losada (Unsporting behavior)
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
Cautions for Sarmiento (LB)
42’ 1T – Guillermo Guzmán (Unsporting behavior)
45’ 1T – Israel Roldán (Verbal abuse to the referee)
35’ 2T – Alan Tévez (Unsporting behavior)