In the semifinal of the Copa Sudamericana, Cruzeiro and Lanús drew 1-1 at the Mineirão Stadium on October 23, 2024. The match was intense from the start, with both teams showcasing distinct playing styles.
Match Analysis: Cruzeiro vs Lanús
Playing at home, Cruzeiro sought to dominate possession, while Lanús adopted a more compact defensive strategy, limiting space in defense. The first moment of danger for Cruzeiro came only in the 18th minute when Álvaro Barreal attempted to score, but to no avail. However, in the 28th minute, Lanús had a goal disallowed for offside after a free kick.
In the second half, Cruzeiro made substitutions that had an immediate effect. Kaio Jorge opened the scoring in the 50th minute, but Ramiro Carrera equalized for Lanús in the 73rd minute, assisted by Marcelino Moreno. The match was marked by decisive moments and yellow cards, with both teams fighting for the advantage.
Next Stage: Cruzeiro vs Lanús
The return match will take place next Wednesday at 7 PM (Brasília time) at the Estadio Fortaleza in Buenos Aires. The winner will advance to the final of the Copa Sudamericana, and in case of a tie, the spot will be decided by penalties.
Match Delay: Cruzeiro vs Lanús
The match between Cruzeiro and Lanús was delayed by 15 minutes due to the use of flares and fireworks by the fans. Visibility in the stadium was severely compromised, resulting in the interruption of the match. Cruzeiro had already requested fans not to use these items, but the warning was ignored, leading to a further investigation by Conmebol.
Penalties for Cruzeiro
Cruzeiro faces penalties again due to inappropriate behavior by its fans, with accumulated fines totaling approximately 1.3 million reais. Following the incident, the match representative, William Alejandro Centurión, will submit a report on the behavior of the fans, while security officer Lino Proano will report on the security consequences. Potential punishments may include fines and other disciplinary actions, according to the Conmebol Disciplinary Code.
