Lanús vs LDU Quito

Lanús beat LDU Quito 1-0 at La Fortaleza on matchday 3 of Copa Libertadores Group G. The defining moment came in the second half, when Marcelino Moreno's cross found Agustín Cardozo for the only goal of the night. Cardozo converted in the 73rd minute with a composed first-touch finish off Moreno's assist. The game had its flashpoints too — both sides picked up yellows freely, and a fiery confrontation between Ramiro Carrera and Gian Franco Allala in the 49th minute threatened to boil over, though no red card was shown. Moreno had already rattled the crossbar in the 30th minute, a warning sign LDU Quito ultimately failed to heed. The defeat ends LDU Quito's unbeaten run in the group stage, though they cling to top spot on six points. Lanús are now level on the same tally, and this home win gives them real momentum as the group race heats up.