In a tense matchup for the CONMEBOL South American round of 16, Lanús edged Central Córdoba 1-0 in regular time thanks to a Dylan Aquino goal in the 91st minute.
The result took the decision to penalties, as the team from Santiago del Estero won by the same score in the first leg.
And Lanús was perfect in front of their fans, winning 4-2.
They secured a matchup against Fluminense in the quarterfinals – the Brazilian team will be the host in the return leg.
Dylan Aquino was the player of the match, scoring the decisive goal in the 91st minute and setting the tone for Lanús’ success in the penalty shootout.
Lanús showed resilience, keeping their cool in a high-pressure penalty shootout. The goal that secured the penalties was a testament to their persistence. Meanwhile, Central will lament the missed chances, particularly Gastón Verón’s missed penalty – the first to be taken. He isolated.
The atmosphere was electric at La Fortaleza, with fans on the edge of their seats until the final whistle. It was a night of drama and determination, showing the unpredictable beauty of football.
Lanús (2nd in Group B) will face league leaders River Plate in the next round of the Clausura, looking to maintain their good form. Meanwhile, Central (7th in B) will seek to bounce back against Belgrano (5th), hoping to improve their league position.
📸 LUIS ROBAYO – AFP or licensors
