Lanús Ties With Central Córdoba in the Torneo Clausura

Lanús played to a 1-1 draw against Central Córdoba at the Estadio Único Madre de Ciudades during the 16th round of the Torneo Clausura 2026. The visiting side entered the match already qualified for the upcoming playoffs under manager Mauricio Pellegrino, while Central Córdoba looked to finish the tournament on a positive note after experiencing recent managerial changes.

The match began with intense action as both teams tested each other's defenses. However, the deadlock broke in the 30th minute when Lanús defender Tomás Guidara accidentally scored an own goal while attempting to clear the ball toward the corner, putting Central Córdoba ahead 1-0.

Despite falling behind, Lanús responded before the end of the first half. In the 40th minute, midfielder Marcelino Moreno created a promising play and assisted Eduardo Salvio, who successfully netted the equalizer to level the score at 1-1.

Throughout the second half, both coaches utilized their benches to inject fresh energy into the game. Lanús introduced players such as Ramiro Carrera, Nicolás Morgantini, and Benjamín Acosta, while Central Córdoba brought on Kevin Ibañez, Lucas Bernabéu, and Yuri Casermeiro in search of a late winner.

Statistical advantages leaned heavily toward the visitors over the course of the match. Lanús maintained a higher possession rate of 57% compared to Central Córdoba's 43% and registered 19 shots toward the goal against the home side's 7.

The result leaves Lanús positioned comfortably in the upper tier of Zona A as they prepare for the upcoming postseason phase. Meanwhile, Central Córdoba continues working to improve its standing in both the annual table and the broader league landscape following a challenging stretch of fixtures.

Playoff matchups for the tournament are scheduled to begin in the coming weeks, with teams determining their exact seeding and home-field advantages based on the final standings of the regular phase.