“Yerlin Quiñónez picked up the first yellow card of the match for a foul, setting a combative early tone that would define the atmosphere throughout the game.”
“A fiery end to the first half saw both Ramiro Carrera and Gian Franco Allala booked for dissent in stoppage time, adding to an already fractious atmosphere heading into the break.”
“Two minutes after coming on as a substitute, Agustín Cardozo stabbed home from the left side of the six-yard box to give Lanús the lead. The goal came directly from a corner, with Quiñónez — already on a yellow card — conceding the set piece that would prove decisive.”
Pivotal
Lanús
LDU Quito
Outstanding performance
Lanús•MidfielderLanús ground out a disciplined 1-0 victory over LDU Quito in the Copa Libertadores, with the winning goal arriving from an unlikely source just minutes after he stepped off the bench. The Argentine hosts controlled the match without ever dominating it, finishing with 55% possession and outpointing the Ecuadorians in shots on target five to one, yet it took until the 74th minute and a set-piece routine to finally break the deadlock. The match was defined more by its combative edge than free-flowing football — six yellow cards across both sides underlined the tension, with particularly feisty moments at the end of the first half as Ramiro Carrera and Gian Franco Allala were both booked for dissent in stoppage time. LDU Quito kept themselves in the contest through goalkeeper Allala's four saves and a defensive structure that gave Lanús little room, but their own attacking threat barely materialised, producing just one shot on target throughout the ninety minutes. For Lanús, the three points represent a significant statement in the Copa Libertadores group stage, while LDU Quito head back to Quito having failed to convert a stubborn defensive performance into anything tangible.
How entertaining was this match?
Foul committed by Franco Watson of Lanús.
Leonel Quiñónez from LDU Quito wins a free kick in the defensive half.
The fourth official has indicated there will be 4 minutes of added time.
Corner awarded to Lanús after a concession by Leonel Quiñónez.
Foul committed by Luis Segovia of LDU Quito.
Yoshan Valois from Lanús wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Franco Watson comes on for Marcelino Moreno at Lanús.
Foul committed by Dylan Aquino of Lanús.
Foul by Dylan Aquino of Lanús.
Corner awarded to Lanús after a concession by Gonzalo Valle.
Attempt saved. Marcelino Moreno from Lanús has a left-footed shot from outside the box, but it's saved in the center of the goal by Gonzalo Valle from LDU Quito, assisted by Dylan Aquino.
Marcelino Moreno from Lanús wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Marcelino Moreno from Lanús wins a free kick in the defensive half.
LDU Quito wins a corner after José Canale concedes.
Yerlin Quiñónez's right-footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked.
Yoshan Valois of Lanús is caught offside.
Michael Estrada from LDU Quito misses a left-footed shot from the left side of the box, just missing the top left corner.
Michael Estrada's right-footed shot from outside the box is blocked. The attempt was assisted by Jesús Pretell.
Substitution for LDU Quito: Alejandro Tobar comes on for Rodney Redes.
Substitution for LDU Quito: Michael Estrada comes on for Deyverson.
Substitution for LDU Quito: Michael Estrada comes on for Deyverson.
assist: Marcelino Moreno
Goal! Lanús leads 1-0 after Agustín Cardozo scores with a right-footed shot from the left side of the six-yard box following a corner.
Lanús is awarded a corner after Yerlin Quiñónez concedes.
Deyverson from LDU Quito misses the attempt with a left-footed shot from over 35 yards after a quick break.
Substitution for Lanús: Agustín Cardozo comes on for Felipe Peña Biafore.
Substitution for Lanús: Matías Sepúlveda comes on for Eduardo Salvio.
Foul committed by Jesús Pretell of LDU Quito.
Eduardo Salvio from Lanús wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Felipe Peña Biafore from Lanús misses an attempt with a left-footed shot from outside the box, sending it too high. Marcelino Moreno provided the assist.
Marcelino Moreno's right-footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
Tomás Guidara from Lanús wins a free kick on the right wing.
Foul committed by Leonel Quiñónez of LDU Quito.
LDU Quito is awarded a corner after Eduardo Salvio concedes it.
LDU Quito wins a corner after Carlos Izquierdoz concedes.
Attempt missed. Jesús Pretell from LDU Quito takes a left-footed shot from outside the box, but it goes to the right.
Substitution for Lanús: Yoshan Valois comes on for Ramiro Carrera.
Substitution for Lanús: Dylan Aquino comes on for Lucas Besozzi.
Deyverson's left-footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the bottom left corner by Nahuel Losada. The attempt was assisted by Yerlin Quiñónez.
Marcelino Moreno from Lanús misses the attempt with a left-footed shot from the center of the box, sending it high and wide to the left. The cross was assisted by Sasha Marcich.
Jeison MedinaYellow CardJeison Medina of LDU Quito receives a yellow card for a foul.
Agustín Medina from Lanús wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Jeison Medina of LDU Quito.
Foul committed by Leonel Quiñónez of LDU Quito.
Eduardo Salvio from Lanús wins a free kick in the defensive half.
The match is delayed due to an injury to Leonel Quiñónez of LDU Quito.
Carlos Izquierdoz Yellow CardCarlos Izquierdoz from Lanús receives a yellow card.
Leonel Quiñónez from LDU Quito wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Carlos Izquierdoz of Lanús.
Yerlin Quiñónez of LDU Quito commits a handball.
Carlos Izquierdoz's left-footed shot from the center of the box is saved in the bottom right corner by Gonzalo Valle. The attempt was assisted by Marcelino Moreno's cross.
Corner awarded to Lanús after Jesús Pretell concedes.
José Canale's header from the center of the box is blocked. The attempt was assisted by Marcelino Moreno's cross.
Corner awarded to Lanús after a concession by Yerlin Quiñónez.
Foul committed by Tomás Guidara of Lanús.
Rodney Redes from LDU Quito is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
The second half begins with the match score at 0-0 between Lanús and LDU Quito.
The first half ends with the score at Lanús 0, LDU Quito 0.
Gian Franco AllalaYellow CardGian Franco Allala of LDU Quito receives a yellow card.
The match is delayed due to an injury to Gian Franco Allala from LDU Quito.
Ramiro Carrera from Lanús receives a yellow card.
Lucas Besozzi from Lanús wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Foul committed by José Quintero of LDU Quito.
Gabriel Villamíl from LDU Quito misses the attempt with a header from the left side of the box, sending it too high after a corner.
The fourth official has indicated there will be 4 minutes of added time.
LDU Quito is awarded a corner after Tomás Guidara concedes it.
Foul committed by Eduardo Salvio of Lanús.
Rodney Redes from LDU Quito wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Eduardo Salvio from Lanús wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Foul committed by Jesús Pretell of LDU Quito.
Corner awarded to Lanús after a concession by José Quintero.
Foul committed by Gabriel Villamíl of LDU Quito.
José Canale from Lanús wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Corner awarded to Lanús after Deyverson concedes.
Lanús earns a corner after Gabriel Villamíl concedes.
Marcelino Moreno from Lanús wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Foul committed by Gabriel Villamíl of LDU Quito.
Marcelino Moreno from Lanús hits the woodwork with a right-footed shot from outside the box.
The match is delayed due to an injury to Tomás Guidara from Lanús.
José Canale from Lanús wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by José Quintero of LDU Quito.
Luis Segovia from LDU Quito wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Ramiro Carrera of Lanús.
Foul committed by Jesús Pretell of LDU Quito.
Felipe Peña Biafore from Lanús wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Tomás GuidaraYellow CardTomás Guidara from Lanús receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
Yerlin Quiñónez from LDU Quito wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Tomás Guidara of Lanús.
Lucas Besozzi from Lanús is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by José Quintero of LDU Quito.
Yerlin QuiñónezYellow CardYerlin Quiñónez of LDU Quito receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
Yerlin Quiñónez from LDU Quito wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Tomás Guidara from Lanús wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Attempt saved. Eduardo Salvio from Lanús has a right-footed shot from outside the box that is saved.
Handball by Marcelino Moreno of Lanús.
The match is delayed due to an injury to Jesús Pretell from LDU Quito.
Attempt saved. Eduardo Salvio from Lanús has a right-footed shot from outside the box that is saved.
Foul committed by Jesús Pretell of LDU Quito.
Eduardo Salvio from Lanús wins a free kick on the right wing.
Lanús host LDU Quito in a crucial Copa Libertadores Group G clash, with the Ecuadorians sitting top on a perfect six points while the Argentines look to close the gap. Both sides boast miserly defenses, setting the scene for a tight tactical contest where home advantage and a revenge narrative could tip the balance.
