BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA — Dylan Aquino emerged as Lanús's unlikely hero, rifling home a dramatic 90'+3' equalizer to snatch a 1-1 draw against Talleres de Córdoba at Ciudad de Lanús in a pulsating Argentine Liga Profesional encounter that exploded into life in stoppage time. Just two minutes after Martín Río's header appeared to have secured all three points for the visitors, Aquino's composed finish from the left side of the box ensured the spoils were shared in a match that showcased both sides' attacking ambitions.
The opening 45 minutes proved a tactical chess match, with Talleres enjoying the majority of possession but struggling to convert territorial dominance into clear-cut chances. Guido Herrera in the Talleres goal was called into action twice before the interval, first denying Marcelino Moreno's effort from the center of the box in the 40th minute after José Canale's clever buildup play, then pushing away Eduardo Salvio's left-footed attempt from the right channel four minutes later following Agustín Cardozo's incisive pass. The visitors' best opportunity of the half came when Augusto Schott rose to meet Matías Catalán's cross in the 53rd minute, but Nahuel Losada positioned himself perfectly to gather the header.
The second period maintained the pattern of Talleres controlling possession while Lanús looked dangerous on the counter. Losada continued his impressive performance, making crucial stops to deny Valentín Dávila in the 69th minute and Rick from distance in the 89th minute. At the other end, Herrera was equally busy, blocking Rodrigo Castillo's close-range effort in the 78th minute after excellent work from Sasha Marcich down the left flank. The match appeared destined for a goalless stalemate until the dramatic finale turned the contest on its head.
Talleres broke the deadlock in the 90'+1' when Río powered home a header from the center of the box, meeting Rick's pinpoint cross following a corner won down the right side. The visiting supporters barely had time to celebrate before Lanús responded with stunning speed. Lucas Besozzi, introduced as a substitute in the 76th minute, threaded a perfectly weighted pass to Aquino, who had drifted into space on the left. The forward showed remarkable composure under pressure, drilling his right-footed shot past Herrera into the bottom left corner to spark wild celebrations among the home faithful.
The statistics reflected Talleres' territorial advantage throughout the contest, with the visitors enjoying 55.2% possession and registering 12 shots to Lanús's nine. However, both goalkeepers were kept busy, with Losada making four saves to Herrera's three, underlining the attacking quality on display despite the late breakthrough. The visitors edged the shot accuracy battle with five efforts on target compared to Lanús's four, while their three corners to none highlighted their sustained pressure in the final third. Discipline remained largely intact, with each side committing 12 fouls and receiving one yellow card apiece, though Carlos Izquierdoz's 90'+6' booking for a foul on Valentín Dávila added late tension.
The tactical adjustments proved crucial in the closing stages. Lanús manager's decision to introduce Lucas Besozzi for Eduardo Salvio in the 76th minute ultimately paid dividends, with the substitute providing the assist for the equalizer. Talleres had made their own changes, bringing on Rick and Martín Río for Ronaldo Martínez and Giovanni Baroni in the 81st and 82nd minutes respectively, and while Río found the net, his side couldn't hold on for the victory. The introduction of Dylan Aquino for Ramiro Carrera in the 67th minute proved inspired, with the substitute delivering when it mattered most.
The result maintains Lanús's position in 17th place with one point from their opening fixture, while Talleres will rue their inability to see out the victory after Río's late header. The home side's resilience in the face of sustained pressure demonstrated character, particularly given Talleres' superior possession and shot count. For the visitors, the manner of conceding so soon after taking the lead will sting, especially after dominating large periods without finding the clinical edge required.
Both teams now turn their attention to their next assignments, with each side seeking to build on the attacking promise displayed in this entertaining encounter. The shared spoils leave both with work to do in their upcoming matches as the Liga Profesional campaign continues.