Marcich’s opener leads Lanus to a 2-0 win over Velez Sarsfield

Lanus defeated Velez Sarsfield 2-0 in Liga Profesional Argentina’s Clausura - 12, securing the match winner’s result at Estadio Ciudad de Lanus.

Marcich breaks the deadlock

The decisive opening goal arrived in the 59th minute, when Sasha Julian Marcich scored a normal goal for Lanus to make it 1-0, assisted by Lucas Agustín Besozzi. Tomás Marchiori then scored an own goal in the 90th minute, counting for Lanus and setting the final score at 2-0.

Lanus created the clearer opportunities despite Velez holding 52% possession and completing 485 total passes to Lanus’s 451. Lanus recorded 16 total shots, including six on goal, while Velez had 10 shots and three on goal. Lanus also led expected goals, 1.65 to 0.62, although Velez goalkeeper saves totalled five.

Discipline and substitutions

Velez collected three yellow cards before Lanus received two. Lucas Robertone, Thiago Aguirre and Rodrigo Aliendro were booked for Velez, while Carlos Izquierdoz and Ramiro Carrera were cautioned for Lanus. Neither side received a red card. Velez made its first listed change in the 57th minute, two minutes before Marcich’s goal.

Standings and form context

The provisional Clausura - Group A standings list Lanus fifth with 20 points from 12 games and Velez fourth with 21 points from 12 games. In the Apertura - Group A table, Velez are third with 28 points and Lanus sixth with 24. Lanus’s most recent pre-match form entry was a loss; Velez’s was a win. Marcich was the standout performer, rated 8.1 after 90 minutes with one goal and two shots on target.