“Double substitution brings fresh attacking impetus as Marcelino Moreno and Yoshan Valois enter the fray for Lanús”
“The match reaches boiling point with multiple yellow cards as both teams intensify their physical approach in the final quarter”
“Yoshan Valois completes a stunning turnaround with a perfectly placed header from the center of the box after Nicolás Meriano's shot was saved”
Pivotal
Lanús
Banfield
Outstanding performance
Banfield•DefenderLanús secured a dramatic 1-0 victory over Banfield in a match that perfectly encapsulated their contrasting fortunes this season. Despite dominating possession with 66% and registering 18 shots to Banfield's 12, Lanús found themselves trailing after Mauro Méndez's clinical finish from a Lautaro Villegas through ball just before halftime. The second half was significantly more eventful, with nine yellow cards flying as both teams battled intensely. Substitute Yoshan Valois proved to be the hero, heading home the equalizer in the 88th minute after Nicolás Meriano's initial effort was saved, turning what looked like a frustrating defeat into three crucial points that could define their title ambitions.
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Foul by Lautaro Gómez of Banfield.
Carlos Izquierdoz Yellow CardCarlos Izquierdoz of Lanús receives a yellow card.
Lisandro PiñeroYellow CardLisandro Piñero from Banfield receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
Felipe Peña Biafore from Lanús wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Lisandro Piñero of Banfield.
Foul by Yoshan Valois of Lanús.
Sergio Vittor from Banfield wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Nicolás Meriano from Banfield wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Yoshan Valois of Lanús.
The fourth official has indicated there will be 6 minutes of added time.
Substitution for Banfield: Lisandro Piñero comes on for Nacho Pais.
Substitution for Banfield: Lautaro Gómez comes on for David Zalazar.
assist: Lucas Besozzi
Goal! Lanús leads Banfield 1-0 after Yoshan Valois scores with a header from the center of the box.
Nicolás Meriano's left-footed shot from outside the box is saved.
Substitution for Lanús: Felipe Peña Biafore comes on for Agustín Cardozo due to an injury.
Lautaro Ríos from Banfield wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Yoshan Valois of Lanús.
David Zalazar from Banfield misses a right-footed shot from outside the box, sending the ball to the right. He was assisted by Bruno Sepúlveda.
Yoshan Valois from Lanús has a right-footed shot from the center of the box, but it's blocked.
Attempt missed by David Zalazar from Banfield with a left-footed shot from outside the box.
Substitution for Banfield: Bruno Sepúlveda comes on for Tiziano Perrotta.
Nacho Pais from Banfield wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul by Dylan Aquino of Lanús.
Attempt missed by Agustín Cardozo of Lanús, who took a right-footed shot from outside the box.
Ignacio AbrahamYellow CardIgnacio Abraham from Banfield receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
Foul committed by Ignacio Abraham of Banfield.
Foul committed by Marcelino Moreno of Lanús.
Tiziano Perrotta from Banfield wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Tiziano Perrotta from Banfield wins a free kick on the left wing.
Substitution for Lanús: Lucas Besozzi comes on for Ramiro Carrera.
Substitution for Lanús: Dylan Aquino comes on for Eduardo Salvio.
The match is delayed due to an injury to Nicolás Meriano from Banfield.
Corner awarded to Lanús after Mauro Méndez concedes.
Corner awarded to Lanús after Facundo Sanguinetti concedes.
Attempt saved. Marcelino Moreno from Lanús has a right-footed shot from the right side of the box, but it's saved in the center of the goal by Facundo Sanguinetti from Banfield, with assistance from Yoshan Valois.
Attempt missed. Ramiro Carrera from Lanús has a left-footed shot from the left side of the box that goes wide to the left. He was assisted by Marcelino Moreno after a quick counterattack.
Handball committed by Ramiro Carrera of Lanús.
Agustín MedinaYellow CardAgustín Medina from Lanús receives a yellow card for a foul.
Foul committed by Agustín Medina of Lanús.
Lautaro Ríos from Banfield wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Mauro Méndez of Banfield.
José Canale from Lanús is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Substitution for Banfield: Lautaro Ríos comes on for Lautaro Villegas.
Marcelino Moreno's right-footed shot from outside the box is blocked. The attempt was assisted by José Canale.
Marcelino Moreno's right-footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked.
Foul committed by Danilo Arboleda of Banfield.
Marcelino Moreno from Lanús wins a free kick on the left wing.
Handball by Ramiro Carrera of Lanús.
Attempt saved. David Zalazar from Banfield has a left-footed shot from outside the box, but Nahuel Losada from Lanús saves it in the top left corner.
David Zalazar from Banfield wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Foul committed by Agustín Medina of Lanús.
Substitution for Lanús: Marcelino Moreno comes on for Matías Sepúlveda.
Substitution for Lanús: Yoshan Valois comes on for Franco Watson.
Tomás Guidara from Lanús misses a right-footed shot from outside the box, sending it to the left. Eduardo Salvio provided the assist.
Handball by Ramiro Carrera of Lanús.
Matías SepúlvedaYellow CardMatías Sepúlveda from Lanús receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
Foul by Matías Sepúlveda of Lanús.
Foul committed by José Canale of Lanús.
Sergio VittorYellow CardSergio Vittor from Banfield receives a yellow card for a foul.
Ramiro Carrera from Lanús wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Foul by Sergio Vittor of Banfield.
Santiago López García from Banfield wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul by Sasha Marcich of Lanús.
Ignacio Abraham from Banfield misses the attempt with a left-footed shot from the left side of the box, sending it too high. David Zalazar provided the assist.
Ignacio Abraham from Banfield misses a left-footed shot from the left side of the box.
Foul committed by Danilo Arboleda of Banfield.
Eduardo Salvio from Lanús wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by José Canale of Lanús.
Tiziano Perrotta from Banfield wins a free kick in the attacking half.
The second half begins with the score at 0-0 between Lanús and Banfield.
The first half ends with the score at Lanús 0, Banfield 0.
Attempt missed. Nacho Pais from Banfield takes a right-footed shot from outside the box.
Nacho Pais from Banfield has his right-footed shot from outside the box blocked.
Banfield wins a corner after José Canale concedes.
Corner awarded to Banfield after a concession by José Canale.
Tiziano Perrotta from Banfield wins a free kick on the right wing.
Foul committed by Agustín Cardozo of Lanús.
Foul committed by Agustín Cardozo of Lanús.
Foul committed by Agustín Medina of Lanús.
Nacho Pais from Banfield wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Mauro Méndez from Banfield receives a yellow card.
VAR decision: No goal. The match remains 0-0 between Lanús and Banfield.
VAR is checking the goal by Mauro Méndez for Banfield.
Goal! Banfield takes the lead 1-0 with Mauro Méndez scoring from the left side of the box with a left-footed shot to the center of the goal, assisted by Lautaro Villegas' through ball.
Attempt missed. David Zalazar from Banfield takes a left-footed shot from outside the box after a fast break.
Sasha Marcich from Lanús misses the attempt with a left-footed shot from outside the box after a direct free kick.
Tomás Guidara from Lanús wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Foul committed by Sergio Vittor of Banfield.
Tiziano Perrotta's left-footed shot from the center of the box is saved in the bottom left corner by Nahuel Losada. The attempt was assisted by Mauro Méndez.
Mauro Méndez from Banfield wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Sasha Marcich of Lanús.
Corner awarded to Lanús after Nicolás Meriano concedes.
Corner awarded to Lanús after Nicolás Meriano concedes.
Franco Watson's left-footed shot from outside the box is blocked. The attempt was assisted by Ramiro Carrera.
Corner awarded to Lanús after Sergio Vittor concedes.
Franco Watson's right-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked. The attempt was assisted by Sasha Marcich.
Sasha Marcich's left-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked.
Matías Sepúlveda's long-range left-footed shot from the right is saved.
Eduardo Salvio from Lanús wins a free kick on the left wing.
Foul committed by Santiago López García of Banfield.
Matías Sepúlveda's left-footed shot from outside the box is blocked. The attempt was assisted by Franco Watson.
Mauro Méndez from Banfield is caught offside.
Tiziano Perrotta's left-footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Mauro Méndez provided the assist.
Foul by Eduardo Salvio of Lanús.
Santiago López García from Banfield is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Agustín Medina of Lanús.
Nacho Pais from Banfield wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Ramiro Carrera's left-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked.
Foul committed by Santiago López García of Banfield.
Eduardo Salvio from Lanús wins a free kick on the left wing.
Mauro Méndez from Banfield misses a left-footed shot from the left side of the box, sending it just wide to the left.
Franco Watson from Lanús misses a right-footed shot from the center of the box, just to the right. Eduardo Salvio provided the assist.
Franco Watson from Lanús misses a right-footed shot from outside the box, sending it to the left. Matías Sepúlveda provided the assist.
Ramiro Carrera's left-footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. The attempt was assisted by Sasha Marcich's cross.
Lanús hosts southern Buenos Aires rivals Banfield in the Clásico del Sur with local bragging rights at stake. Despite being favorites at home, Lanús will be without key attackers, while Banfield seeks to exploit their weakened firepower in this tight derby clash.
