Como o jogo se desenhou

The match began evenly, but San Lorenzo started to impose its possession style, maintaining 55% of the time with the ball. At 62 minutes, Jhohan Romaña received a precise cross and finished with class, opening the scoring. Just ten minutes later, Nicolas Tripichio took advantage of a counter-attack, increasing the score before the interval. The second half was marked by Cuenca's attempts to react, which failed to create clear chances, while the home team controlled the attacks in the final third.

Match Highlights

In addition to the two scorers, San Lorenzo's midfield was the protagonist by completing 301 accurate passes, highlighting the efficiency in ball circulation. The Argentine defender also stood out in aerial duels, winning 20 of the 36 confrontations. On the Cuenca side, despite the defeat, the team showed defensive vigor by making 21 tackles, although they committed two errors that resulted in opposing shots.

What the Numbers Say

The data reinforces San Lorenzo's superiority: 19 finishes, five of which were on goal, and two great opportunities, although both were wasted. Deportivo Cuenca recorded only one shot on goal and no clear chance. The accuracy in crosses (57% vs 40%) and the greater number of entries into the final third (80 vs 57) also point to Argentine dominance. The visiting team also suffered two errors that led to shots, while the home team did not commit any.

What Changes Now

With the three points added, San Lorenzo consolidates its lead in Group D, opening an advantage over its competitors and aiming for direct qualification for the round of 16. Deportivo Cuenca, on the other hand, needs to react in the next two rounds to avoid being left out of the qualification zone. Both clubs are already preparing for their next domestic commitments, which can influence the pace in the next matches of the continental competition.