Salvio’s goal and assist lift Lanus to 16 Clausura points

Lanus beat Estudiantes L.P. 2-1 at Estadio Ciudad de Lanus in Round 10 of the Clausura. The win puts Lanus on 16 points from 10 matches, while Estudiantes remain seven points ahead in the supplied table context despite being listed 11th in Group A.

How it happened

Lanus led after 13 minutes when Gonzalo Thomás Lobos finished a move assisted by Eduardo Salvio. Salvio then doubled the advantage from the penalty spot in the 60th minute, before Leandro Gonzalez Pirez pulled one back for Estudiantes in the 84th. Lanus held on without a red card for either side.

The numbers

Estudiantes had 60% possession and completed 481 accurate passes to Lanus' 300, but their 24 total shots produced only five on target. Lanus managed six shots, three on target, and required four goalkeeper saves, while Estudiantes' goalkeeper made one. Estudiantes also won eight corners to Lanus' one.

Who decided it

Salvio shaped the result with a 7.6 match rating, the highest of the game. He recorded one goal, one assist, two key passes and two tackles in 80 minutes. Lobos also rated 7.5 after scoring once and putting one shot on target, while Estudiantes' highest-rated player was G. Neves at 7.2.

Why it matters

Lanus are now listed seventh in Clausura Group A with a 5-1-4 record and a goal difference of four. Estudiantes sit 11th on 10 points from 10 games, with three wins, one draw and six losses and a goal difference of minus one; their Apertura record remains stronger at 31 points from 16 matches.