Lanús beats Flamengo to win Recopa Sudamericana after dramatic finish
Lanús beat Flamengo to claim the recopa sudamericana in a match that required extra time and produced a memorable corner goal by José Canale. The tie was tied 2-2 after 180 minutes, forcing additional periods before Lanús was ultimately crowned.
Recopa Sudamericana: Lanús crowned after extra time
The final unfolded as a tightly contested affair that left the teams level 2-2 after the standard 180 minutes, prompting extra time. Lanús emerged as the winner and was crowned in the continental trophy tie, completing a comeback sequence that included an early long-range strike and a celebrated late header.
Canale's decisive corner header
One of the defining moments came when José Canale anticipated opponents on a corner and sent the ball into the net, a finish described as one of the most memorable in the club's history. Earlier in the match Canale had a different attempt ruled out for offside after a play in which Carlos Izquierdoz touched the ball into his path and the shot hit the post.
Turning points: penalties, Castillo and extra time
The game featured several clear turning points. A long-range strike by Castillo—taken after an error in buildup—gave Lanús a two-goal cushion on aggregate at one stage. Flamengo drew level when Matías Sepúlveda brought down Giorgian De Arrascaeta in the box; the penalty was converted, and De Arrascaeta's effort briefly shifted momentum.
After the match reached 2-2 in the 180 minutes, play moved into extra time. Flamengo created a major chance in that additional period: a lofted cross met a header from their reference forward that sailed over Losada's goal. Manager Pellegrino made a substitution late in normal time, bringing Gonzalo Pérez on for Tomás Guidara as the home side sought to hold and then extend their advantage.
Key takeaways
- Lanús won the tie and lifted the recopa sudamericana after a match that required extra time.
- José Canale scored a corner header remembered as a historic goal for Lanús.
- Giorgian De Arrascaeta scored from the penalty spot; Castillo also scored a long-range goal for the Argentine side.
Analysis and forward look: the match's tight pattern and late drama underline how marginal moments decided the continental decider. If Lanús can reproduce the set-piece threat that produced Canale's corner finish and the precision that led to Castillo's strike, that effectiveness could be a defining feature of their play going forward. For Flamengo, the penalty conversion and the clear extra-time chance show offensive potency that may be revisited in future continental fixtures; how both teams respond in subsequent competitions will hinge on whether they can convert such decisive moments more consistently.
