Match report

Lanus Defeats Godoy Cruz 2-0 in Liga Profesional Argentina

Lanus
Lanus
2–0
FT
Godoy Cruz
Godoy Cruz
Oct 18, 2025

Lanus held off a resilient Godoy Cruz to secure a 2-0 victory in their Liga Profesional Argentina match. The goals by J. Canale and R. Castillo were enough to see off the ten-man Godoy Cruz side, who struggled to cope with Lanus's quick transitions and attacking prowess.

Key Facts

  • • Lanus defeated Godoy Cruz 2-0
  • • J. Canale scored the first goal in the 33rd minute, assisted by D. Aquino
  • • R. Castillo netted the second goal in the 90th minute, assisted by M. Moreno
  • • Godoy Cruz was reduced to ten men after Nicolas Fernandez received a yellow card in the 69th minute
  • • Lanus made multiple substitutions in the second half, with A. Cardozo, N. Morgantini, and M. Moreno coming on

Lineups

Lanus

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 26 N. Losada (G)
  • 21 A. Mendez (D)
  • 2 E. Munoz (D)
  • 13 J. Canale Dominguez (D)
  • 40 L. Romero (D)
  • 4 G. Perez (M)
  • 23 R. Carrera (M)
  • 7 L. Acosta (M)
  • 14 A. Canelo (M)
  • 25 D. Aquino (M)
  • 19 R. Castillo (F)

Substitutes

  • 17 L. Morales
  • 3 N. Morgantini
  • 6 S. Marcich
  • 32 T. Quiroz
  • 30 A. Cardozo
  • 39 A. Medina
  • 33 J. Ramirez
  • 10 Marcelino Moreno
  • 9 W. Bou
  • 11 E. Salvio
  • 20 B. Cabrera
  • 36 A. Segovia

Godoy Cruz

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 F. Petroli (G)
  • 4 L. Arce (D)
  • 26 M. Mendoza (D)
  • 23 F. Rasmussen (D)
  • 3 J. Moran (D)
  • 20 M. Sosa (M)
  • 25 V. Poggi (M)
  • 16 M. Gonzalez (M)
  • 13 N. Fernandez (M)
  • 41 F. Altamira (F)
  • 31 A. Auzmendi (F)

Substitutes

  • 17 N. Claa
  • 2 T. Rossi
  • 19 M. Funes
  • 21 A. Meli
  • 8 A. Valverde
  • 32 G. Abrego
  • 35 L. Pascual
  • 38 S. Martinez
  • 11 D. Barrea
  • 24 B. Yanez
  • 77 L. Dupuy
  • 80 M. Porcel

Timeline

  1. Godoy Cruz
    10' Godoy Cruz Card · Yellow Card
    M. Mendoza
  2. Godoy Cruz
    21' Godoy Cruz Card · Yellow Card
    M. Sosa
  3. Lanus
    33' Lanus Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Canale · Assist: D. Aquino
  4. Godoy Cruz
    56' Godoy Cruz Card · Yellow Card
    M. González
  5. Godoy Cruz
    56' Godoy Cruz subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Sosa · On: L. Martínez Dupuy
  6. Lanus
    63' Lanus subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. Aquino · On: A. Cardozo
  7. Godoy Cruz
    63' Godoy Cruz subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. González · On: G. Abrego
  8. Godoy Cruz
    69' Godoy Cruz Card · Yellow Card
    Nicolás Fernández

    misses next match

  9. Godoy Cruz
    77' Godoy Cruz subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Lucas Arce · On: C. Valverde
  10. Godoy Cruz
    77' Godoy Cruz subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Nicolás Fernández · On: S. Martínez
  11. Godoy Cruz
    78' Godoy Cruz subst · Substitution 5
    Off: F. Altamira · On: L. Pascual
  12. Lanus
    81' Lanus subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Méndez · On: N. Morgantini
  13. Lanus
    81' Lanus subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Alexis Canelo · On: M. Moreno
  14. Lanus
    86' Lanus subst · Substitution 5
    Off: J. Canale · On: S. Marcich
  15. Lanus
    90' Lanus Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Castillo · Assist: M. Moreno

Match Stats

Stat Lanus Godoy Cruz
Fouls 14 16
Pass Accuracy 76% 75%
Offsides 1 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 8 17
Corners 1 6
Total Passes 366 383
Yellow Cards 0 4
Blocked Shots 0 7
Shots on Target 3 2
xG 2.14 0.96
Shots off Target 5 8
Possession 47% 53%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 277 289
Shots Inside Box 6 7
Saves 2 1
Shots Outside Box 2 10

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early yellow cards to M. Mendoza and M. Sosa of Godoy Cruz in the 10th and 21st minutes set the tone for Lanus's dominance
  • ▸ J. Canale's goal in the 33rd minute gave Lanus a crucial lead and further demoralized Godoy Cruz
  • ▸ Godoy Cruz's numerical disadvantage after Nicolas Fernandez received a yellow card in the 69th minute made it difficult for them to stage a comeback