In a riveting clash held on Tuesday at the Estadio Monumental de Alta Córdoba, Instituto and Lanús battled it out to a 2-2 stalemate. Despite both teams finding the net twice, neither could secure the win in this exciting matchup.
Instituto took the early lead when Franco Jara converted a penalty in the 24th minute of the first half. However, the tide turned in the second half when Sasha Marcich leveled the score with a well-executed goal just eight minutes after the break. Lanús then surged ahead thanks to Marcelino Moreno, who put them in front with another goal in the 70th minute.
Just when it seemed like Lanús was on their way to victory, Instituto’s Matías Gallardo rose to the occasion, scoring a stunning header in stoppage time (90+2’) to equalize and ensure that both teams left with a point.
Matías Gallardo was undoubtedly the standout player of the match, not only scoring one goal but also taking two shots at the target. Marcelino Moreno shone for Lanús as well, netting a goal and firing off five attempts on goal during the match.
Instituto’s manager, Daniel Jiménez, deployed a 4-4-2 formation, featuring Manuel Roffo in goal; a defensive line composed of Giuliano Cerato, Leonel Mosevich, Jonathan Galván, and Diego Sosa; while Jonás Acevedo, Gustavo Abregú, Gastón Lodico, and Alex Luna anchored the midfield; with Nicolás Guerra and Franco Jara leading the attack.
On the other side, Lanús, under the guidance of Mauricio Pellegrino, opted for a 4-5-1 formation. Nahuel Losada guarded the net; with Tomás Guidara, Carlos Izquierdoz, José Canale, and Sasha Marcich forming the defense; the midfield was reinforced by Agustín Medina, Agustín Cardozo, Eduardo Salvio, Marcelino Moreno, and Ramiro Carrera; leaving Rodrigo Castillo on the front line.
The match was officiated by referee Bryan Ferreyra.
Next up, Instituto will visit Gimnasia (Mendoza), while Lanús will host Talleres at the Estadio Ciudad de Lanús.
Substitutions for Instituto
58’ 2T – Gastón Lodico was replaced by Juan Ignacio Méndez
71’ 2T – Alex Luna went off for Matías Gallardo and Nicolás Guerra was substituted for Jeremías Lázaro
80’ 2T – Diego Sosa was replaced by Matías Fonseca, Jonás Acevedo for Iván Erquiaga, and Ramiro Carrera left for Felipe Peña Biafore
Yellow Cards for Instituto:
28’ 1T Alex Luna (Unsporting conduct), 35’ 1T Nicolás Guerra (Holding an opponent to prevent advancement), and 26’ 2T Giuliano Cerato
Substitutions for Lanús
45’ 2T – Tomás Guidara was substituted for Nicolás Morgantini and Agustín Medina was replaced by Dylan Aquino
89’ 2T – Eduardo Salvio went off for Ronaldo Dejesús
93’ 2T – Marcelino Moreno was substituted for Franco Watson
Yellow Cards for Lanús:
7’ 1T Agustín Medina, 28’ 1T Tomás Guidara (Unsporting conduct), and 4’ 2T Dylan Aquino