Liga Profesional
Lanus held by Argentinos JRS in Clausura draw at Estadio Ciudad de Lanus
Late goals from Pena Biafore and Veron salvage a 1-1 draw in Buenos Aires.
Lanus and Argentinos JRS played out a 1-1 draw at Estadio Ciudad de Lanus in their Liga Profesional Argentina Clausura fixture, with late goals from Facundo Pena Biafore and Geronimo Veron salvaging a point for the visitors. The hosts, coached by Mauricio Pellegrino in a 4-2-3-1 system, created the better chances in the opening period but failed to break the deadlock before halftime. Nicolas Diez’ Argentinos JRS lined up in a 4-3-3 formation and matched their opponents for long spells, keeping the score level at the break. The deadlock was broken in the 70th minute when Pena Biafore steered home a cross from Cristian Izquierdoz to give Lanus the lead. Four minutes later, the visitors responded as Geronimo Veron converted a pass from Nicolas Oroz to restore parity. Lanus thought they had won it in the 75th minute when a powerful effort was ruled out for offside, and G. Perez picked up a yellow card in stoppage time for dissent. Despite late pressure from both sides, neither team could find a winner, and the match ended 1-1. The draw leaves Lanus in 13th place in Clausura - Group A with six points from five games, while Argentinos JRS sit second in Clausura - Group B on twelve points. Referee Sebastian Zunino kept the game flowing with few interruptions, and the home crowd remained optimistic despite the dropped points. Both coaches were forced to make late substitutions as fatigue set in across the pitch. The result means Lanus stay mid-table ahead of their next fixture, while Argentinos JRS maintain their push toward the top of the group. A tightly contested match ultimately produced few clear-cut chances, with most efforts either blocked or off target. The point keeps both teams within touching distance of the playoff places as the season progresses. Lanus will look to bounce back quickly, while Argentinos JRS travel with confidence after securing a valuable away point.