CONMEBOL Libertadores · Round 2
Lanús secures 1-0 victory over Always Ready and takes the lead in Group G
Yoshan Valois' goal in the second half sealed the match; Argentine team dominates possession and shots
CA Lanús defeated Club Always Ready 1-0 in the 2nd round of the Libertadores, in the dispute of Group G. The only goal came in the 67th minute, scored by Yoshan Valois, giving the Argentine team its first victory in the competition.
Incidents
Como o jogo se desenhou
The match started evenly, but Lanús soon imposed its rhythm, maintaining 65% of ball possession and pressuring in the final zone. The teams had few clear chances until the middle of the second half, when the Argentine created the first real opportunity. At 67 minutes, Valois received a precise pass at the entrance of the area and finished with category, breaking the score. After the goal, Lanús continued to control the game, while Always Ready tried to open the score without success.
Statistics
Attack
Defending
Duels
Goalkeeping
Match overview
Passes
Shots
Match Highlights
The individual highlight was Yoshan Valois, author of the only goal of the match and responsible for one of the five great chances created by Lanús. On the Bolivian side, no player managed to score, but the team had two great saves that prevented the score from increasing further.
What the Numbers Say
The statistics reinforce Lanús' superiority: 429 accurate passes against 207 from the visitor, 26 shots (7 on target) and five great opportunities, of which only one was converted. The Argentine team also dominated aerial duels (65% success) and ground duels (55%). In contrast, Always Ready had only one shot on target, five total shots and no clear chance, in addition to committing more errors that resulted in opposing shots.
Suspended
Players who became suspended in this match and will serve the suspension in the next league game.
Club Always Ready
What Changes Now
With the victory, Lanús adds three points and takes the lead in Group G, while Always Ready remains without points, needing to react in the next rounds to not be left in the classification zone. Lanús' next challenge will be against River Plate, a match that can consolidate its leadership. Meanwhile, Always Ready faces Independiente, needing to seek the three points to keep alive the hope of advancing in the group stage.



