“Juan Miguel Arrayago converts from close range after a corner-related sequence, assisted by Santiago Montiel, to put Independiente 1-0 up.”
Pivotal“Facundo Farías equalizes for San Lorenzo just after the restart, finishing off a corner routine assisted by Danilo Arboleda.”
Pivotal“Santiago Montiel booked for arguing with match officials as tempers flare amid Independiente's frustration at failing to retake the lead.”
Independiente
San Lorenzo
Outstanding performance
Independiente•AttackerIndependiente set the tone immediately, controlling 65% of possession and racking up 19 shots to San Lorenzo's 8, with Arrayago converting Montiel's assist inside seven minutes to put the hosts in front early. San Lorenzo, sitting deeper and absorbing pressure, struck back just after the restart through Facundo Farías, capitalizing on a set-piece scramble to level things at 1-1 within minutes of the second half kicking off. From there Independiente pushed hard for a winner, creating three big chances and forcing four shots on target, but wasteful finishing and a resilient San Lorenzo backline - who made 21 tackles to Independiente's 15 - held firm. Despite the dominant underlying numbers, Independiente's inability to convert their territorial superiority into a second goal means they drop points at home, while San Lorenzo will be satisfied to escape with a draw against the run of play.
How entertaining was this match?
Felipe Tempone takes a shot with his right foot, but it's saved.
Substitution: Ivan Andres Morales Bravo comes on for Mateo Perez.
Santiago Montiel takes a left-footed shot but misses.
Yellow card for Guzman Corujo.
Lautaro Millan takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
Leonardo Godoy takes a right-footed shot but misses.
Corner awarded.
Josias Palais takes a shot with his head but misses.
Ruben David Martinez comes on for Ivan Marcone.
Felipe Tempone replaces Luis Ezequiel Avila.
Juan Rattalino is substituted off for Manuel Insaurralde.
Juan Fedorco takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
Corner awarded.
Rodrigo Auzmendi takes a right-footed shot but misses.
Corner awarded.
Santiago Montiel takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
Lautaro Millan is on, and Maximiliano Eduardo Meza is off.
Enzo Salas comes on for Alexis Ricardo Cuello.
Josias Palais comes on for Matias Abaldo.
Luis Ezequiel Avila takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
Leonardo Godoy takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
Corner awarded.
Offside.
Santiago MontielYellow CardSantiago Montiel receives a yellow card.
Offside.
Offside.
Corner awarded.
Santiago Montiel takes a left-footed shot, but it is saved.
Guzman Corujo takes a shot with his head, but it's saved.
Corner awarded.
Santiago Montiel takes a left-footed shot, but it's saved.
Facundo FaríasFacundo Farias scores with a right-footed shot.
assist: Danilo Arboleda
Goal! Facundo Farias scores to make it 1-1, assisted by Danilo Arboleda.
Corner awarded.
Mathias de Ritis is on, and Teo Rodriguez Pagano is off.
Ezequiel Herrera is on, Ignacio Perruzzi is off.
Corner awarded.
Maximiliano Eduardo Meza takes a left-footed shot but misses.
Maximiliano Eduardo Meza takes a left-footed shot but misses.
First half ends with the score at 1-0.
Corner awarded.
Corner awarded.
Corner awarded.
Matias Abaldo takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
Luis Ezequiel Avila takes a right-footed shot but misses.
Facundo Farias takes a right-footed shot, but it's blocked.
Facundo Farias takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
Maximiliano Eduardo Meza takes a right-footed shot, but it's blocked.
Luis Ezequiel Avila takes a shot with his head, but it hits the post.
Rodrigo Auzmendi takes a right-footed shot but misses.
Yellow card issued to Ivan Marcone.
Mateo Perez takes a right-footed shot, but it's blocked.
Santiago Montiel takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
Corner awarded.
Maximiliano Eduardo Meza takes a right-footed shot, but it's blocked.
Santiago Montiel takes a left-footed shot, but it's saved.
Offside.
Offside.
Offside.
Maximiliano Eduardo Meza takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
Corner awarded.
Offside.
Shot - Juan Miguel Arrayago Head Shot Goal
assist: Santiago Montiel
Goal! Juan Miguel Arrayago scores to make it 1-0, assisted by Santiago Montiel.
Ignacio PerruzziYellow CardIgnacio Perruzzi receives a yellow card.
Rodrigo Auzmendi attempts a header but misses the shot.
Corner awarded.
Alexis CuelloShot by Alexis Ricardo Cuello with his left foot is blocked.
Kick-off! The referee is Facundo Tello Figueroa.
Independiente host San Lorenzo at the Libertadores de América in a classic Argentine derby with real stakes for both mid-table sides. San Lorenzo arrive under freshly reappointed boss Rubén Darío Insúa, kicking off his third spell in charge, while Independiente look to build on their recent win under Jadson Viera.
