El Ciclón debuted with an away victory against Garnet in the 2023 League Cup, marking a solid start to a new campaign. The competitions change, but the San Lorenzo squad guided by Reuben Dario Insua stays true to its philosophy and approach, keeping a consistent thread through the season. This time, on the first date of Zone B in the Professional League Cup, they edged Lanús 1-0 at the Néstor Díaz Pérez Stadium.
The match notably shifted in the Catalans’ favor after a tight opening period, during which they produced only three clear chances to break the deadlock in the first half. Nauel Barrios and Adam Bareiro ventured dangerous plays for the home side, yet they could not convert, while Lanús did not respond with a similar urgency.
The decisive moment arrived late. El Ciclón pressed higher, and after Gonzalo Maroni’s shot struck the crossbar, Barrios delivered a sharp, deadly header to seal the win. San Lorenzo endured a brief spell of pressure, but August Battle, playing with the confidence he brings to the team, held firm to preserve the lead.
Overall, the result reflected the balance of the match, with San Lorenzo earning a deserved victory. The next challenge sees them facing Lanús again, this time twice at home in the same competition, followed by another league clash in the Copa Argentina, underscoring a dense upcoming schedule for the team.
The fixture list for the 2023 Professional League Cup includes dates, results, and venues, painting a broader picture of the early group stage rhythm and the path teams must navigate to advance. The competition’s early action provided fans with a clear sense of momentum as the season began to unfold.
In GOAL’s coverage, the match was portrayed as a tactical duel with moments of individual brilliance and critical defensive stops that defined the outcome.
LANÚS – SAN LORENZO, MINUTE BY MINUTE
- The minute-by-minute account of the clash between the Grenade and the Cyclone shows how the game unfolded, with both sides creating chances and seeking the breakthrough.
- GOAL FOR SAN LORENZO! Adam Bareiro finished decisively to put the visitors ahead 1-0.
- The Cyclone pressed again, but the crossbar denied them a second strike of the night.
- Barrios continued to threaten, showing the level of danger he could create for Lanús throughout the contest.
- El Ciclón searched for a second goal, while Lanús tried to respond through Alan Aguerre, the club’s new signing in goal, who made key saves.
- Good afternoon and welcome to another GOAL broadcast. Lanús hosts San Lorenzo on date 1 of the 2023 Professional League Cup at the Néstor Díaz Pérez Stadium.
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HOW TO WATCH LIVE ON TV AND STREAMING
The Garnet vs. El Ciclón clash will be shown in Argentina on TNT Sports, available to subscribers with the football package through participating cable providers.
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FORMATIONS
LANUS
Alan Aguerre; Brian Aguirre, Cristian Lema, Jose Canale, Juan Sanchez Miño; Raúl Loaiza, Julián Fernández, Matías Esquivel, Pedro De La Vega; Leandro Diaz and Franco Troyansky. DT: Fran Dario Kudelka.
SAN LORENZO
August Battle; Gaston Hernandez, Gaston Campi, Rafael Perez; Agustín Giay, Jalil Elias, Gonzalo Maroni, Malcolm Braida; Ivan Leguizamon, Adam Bareiro and Nahuel Barrios. DT: Ruben Dario Insua.
Source: Goal