Lanus certified this Wednesday its pass to the round of 16 of the South American Cup after beating 1-0 at Metropolitans Venezuelan, who finished his career in the competition as the last classified in Group A with 3 points.
El Granate finished the group stage with 11 points, beating Barcelona (9) and Wanderers (8), who drew on this day (0-0).
The first time between Lanús and Metropolitans followed the expected script: the local team clearly dominated possession of the ball, but could not find clear paths towards the rival’s goal, which they defended with two lines of four very close together to reduce the spaces as much as possible.
The first danger approximation of Lanus It came in the 23rd minute, after a combination on the balcony of the area that ended in the boots of the striker José Sand, who, completely alone, made a shot that went wide.
Although Metropolitans he made many mistakes at the start, Lanús was not able to convert scoring chances in the first 45 minutes, running out of ideas when stepping on the area defended by Venezuelan goalkeeper Tito Rojas, one of the great figures of the match.
The visit to the locker room improved Lanús’ spirits, and he kept looking for the rival goal until he scored the first and only goal of the match in the 51st minute.
The author of the same was the defender Diego Braghieriwho made it 1-0 with a powerful header after a cross from the right wing by Diego Valeri.
Leminger Bolívar’s expulsion for a double yellow card in minute 59 made the match even more difficult for Lanuswho remained solid at the back and made several dangerous plays until the end of the game.
This was the third victory of Lanus in the group stage of the Copa Sudamericana, while Metropolitanos said goodbye to the tournament with three draws and three losses
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