The match took place at the Nuevo Gasómetro as San Lorenzo faced off against Lanús in the first round of the Apertura. The Ciclón fell short, losing 2-3 against the Granate. Mauricio Pellegrino’s side successfully executed their game plan and took the lead early on. San Lorenzo fought hard to equalize with two goals from Alexis Cuello (7’ and 40’ of the second half, the latter a penalty), but the comeback couldn’t be completed.
Lanús set the tone with an impressive attack, with Rodrigo Castillo scoring the first goal in the 23rd minute following a well-placed cross from Tomás Guidara. Carlos Izquierdoz added to the score with a header just minutes later at the 29th minute, and Marcelino Moreno sealed the match with a goal in the 27th minute of the second half.
Despite holding 61% possession, San Lorenzo couldn’t convert their advantage into goals. Alexis Cuello was named the man of the match, recording 2 goals, 5 shots on target, and completing 15 successful passes.
Marcelino Moreno also played a pivotal role for Lanús, contributing 1 goal along with 10 successfully completed passes and 3 attempts on goal.
Notably, Ezequiel Herrera of San Lorenzo displayed skillful play, humiliating his mark with a brilliant nutmeg in the 30th minute of the first half.
San Lorenzo deployed a 4-5-1 formation under coach Damián Ayude with the following lineup: Orlando Gill in goal; Ezequiel Herrera, Jhohan Romaña, Gastón Hernández, and Teo Rodríguez Pagano in defense; Nicolás Tripichio, Ignacio Perruzzi, Ezequiel Cerutti, Facundo Gulli, and Matías Reali in midfield; and Alexis Cuello leading the attack.
Lanús, guided by Mauricio Pellegrino, adopted a 4-5-1 formation, featuring Nahuel Losada in goal; Tomás Guidara, Carlos Izquierdoz, José Canale, and Sasha Marcich in defense; Agustín Cardozo, Agustín Medina, Eduardo Salvio, Marcelino Moreno, and Ramiro Carrera in midfield; and Rodrigo Castillo up front.
Referee Pablo Dóvalo officiated the match, which took place at the Nuevo Gasómetro.
Next, San Lorenzo will face Gimnasia (Mendoza) as the away team, while Lanús is set to host Unión.
Substitutions for San Lorenzo
45’ 2T – Matías Reali was replaced by Agustín Ladstatter
77’ 2T – Ezequiel Cerutti was subbed off for Diego Herazo and Ezequiel Herrera was replaced by Fabricio López
83’ 2T – Nicolás Tripichio came off for Manuel Insaurralde, Ramiro Carrera for Matías Sepúlveda, Agustín Medina for Felipe Peña Biafore, and Eduardo Salvio for Bruno Cabrera
86’ 2T – Teo Rodríguez Pagano was substituted for Nahuel Barrios
Yellow Cards for San Lorenzo:
16’ 2T Ignacio Perruzzi (Reiteration of fouls)
Substitutions for Lanús
79’ 2T – Tomás Guidara was replaced by Gonzalo Pérez
91’ 2T – Marcelino Moreno came off for Ronaldo Dejesús
Yellow Cards for Lanús:
17’ 1T Sasha Marcich (Unsporting behavior), 31’ 1T Nahuel Losada (Unsporting behavior), 17’ 2T Ramiro Carrera (Unsporting behavior), 32’ 2T Carlos Izquierdoz (Unsporting behavior)