Lanús beat Fluminense 1-0 on the night of Tuesday (17) at Ciudad de Lanús stadium for the quarterfinals of the South American Cup.
O, after play started by Dylan Aquino on the left end.
The first half was of few clear opportunities, with the teams prioritizing defensive security. Lanús finished four times in the first half, while Fluminense risked five kicks to the goal.
In the final stage, the Argentine team increased the offensive pressure, especially after the entries of Walter Bou and Dylan Aquino. Fluminense had difficulty creating clear goal opportunities, not getting any targeting up throughout the match.
The Argentine team dominated the main statistics of the game, with 13 submissions against 6 from Fluminense.
The teams face each other again on September 23, at 9:30 pm, in Maracanã, for the return game of the quarterfinals.
It needs to win by two goals difference to advance straight to the semifinal, while any victory for a goal difference leads the decision to penalties. Lanús qualifies with any draw or new victory in Rio de Janeiro.
