Copa Libertadores: Lanús Edges Always Ready with Another Key Goal from Yoshan Valois
Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
TLDR
- Lanús secured a crucial 1-0 victory against Bolivia's Always Ready in their second Copa Libertadores group stage match.
- Colombian forward Yoshan Valois scored the decisive goal in the second half, marking his second goal in as many matches.
- The win gives Lanús three points in Group G, while Palmeiras also secured a 2-1 win in their match.
In a hard-fought encounter at home, Lanús has bounced back in the Copa Libertadores, securing a vital 1-0 victory over Bolivia's Always Ready. This win, following an opening group stage loss, demonstrates the team's resilience and fighting spirit. The lone goal came from the boot of Colombian import Yoshan Valois, who continues to prove his worth since arriving this season.
Valois, a young talent who has also scored in the domestic league, once again proved decisive. His opportunistic finish in the second half, pouncing on a rebound from a free-kick, sealed the three points for 'El Granate.' This victory is particularly significant as it comes after a morale-boosting win in the Buenos Aires derby against Banfield, showing a team on an upward trajectory.
While Lanús dominated possession and created numerous chances, they were often thwarted by the impressive performance of Always Ready's goalkeeper, Alain Baroja. The match also saw a red card for Always Ready's Luis Caicedo late in the game, further solidifying Lanús's control. Looking ahead, Lanús faces a tough challenge against Ecuadorian side Liga de Quito in their next fixture, a team that currently leads the group.
Once again, like against Banfield, to make the difference.
Originally published by La Nación in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.