The ‘Garnet’ went ahead by two goals difference on two occasions, but the ‘Tomba’ managed to rebuild both times
Rosario Central and Atlético Tucumán drew 2-2, Platense and Colón drew 0-0, Banfield beat Central Córdoba 1-0 and Sarmiento beat Arsenal 1-0
lanus tied this Monday for 4-4 in view of Godoy Cruz in one of the most exciting duels of the twelfth day of the Professional League Tournament of Argentine soccer, which allowed him to approach the top positions.
Lanús began winning in the first minutes of the first half with goals from the forwards Franco Troyansky and Leandro Diaz. Far from sitting idly by, Godoy Cruz began to press and after a defensive error by the ‘Garnet’ team, the midfielder Tadeo Allende he escaped opening the scoring for ‘Tomba’. Through a shooting shot that hit the upper left corner, the midfielder Gonzalo Abrego leveled the match, but a low cross allowed Diaz return the advantage to his club. Emboldened by the result, Lanús went out to look for the fourth goal, which would come through an excellent wall by the Paraguayan right-back, Juan Cáceres to put a pass into the middle of the area that ended up in the rival goal by the striker frank orozco. And just a few minutes after the end of the first half, the Uruguayan striker from Godoy Cruz Salomon Rodriguez He took advantage of a rebound to reduce the difference and get closer to the maroon team.
During the second half, both teams slowed down and began to focus on defending, although Lanús’s aggressive play cost them dearly. A strong entry into the penalty area gave the tie, which was executed by the ‘Tomba’ goalkeeper, Diego Matias Rodriguez.
Another team that sought to follow in the footsteps of the championship leader, River Plate, is Central Rosarybut Atletico Tucuman reduced their chances of getting three points at the last minute and they ended up in a draw by 2-2. For his part, Banfield beat Central Cordoba by 1-0like Sarmiento de Junin upon receiving the Arsenal de Sarandí (1-0)while Platense and Colón de Santa Fe equalized without goals on the scoreboard.
