San Lorenzo secured a 2-0 victory against Deportivo Cuenca in their recent match, claiming the top spot in Group D of the Copa Sudamericana 2026. The match, held at the Estadio Pedro Bidegain, saw San Lorenzo, known as Los Gauchos de Boedo, overcome Cuenca with goals from Jhohan Romaña and Nicolás Tripichio.
Reali’s Impact and the Goals
After a goalless first half, San Lorenzo manager Gustavo Álvarez made a tactical change by bringing on Matías Reali. Reali’s introduction proved decisive, as he provided two assists that unlocked Cuenca’s defence. Jhohan Romaña opened the scoring with a header, and Nicolás Tripichio sealed the win with a second goal, showcasing a strong performance as captain on the right wing.
Match Details and Key Moments
The match saw several attempts on goal from both sides. Germán Rivero, Matías Klimowicz, Mateo Maccari, and Jorge Ordóñez all had shots for Deportivo Cuenca, but failed to hit the target. For San Lorenzo, Facundo Gulli also missed the mark with a shot. The referee, Yender Herrera, issued yellow cards to Matías Klimowicz of Deportivo Cuenca and Orlando Gill of San Lorenzo.
Looking Ahead
San Lorenzo will aim to maintain their momentum when they host Santos at the Estadio Pedro Bidegain. The match is scheduled for Tuesday, 28/4, at 19:00. Meanwhile, Deportivo Cuenca will seek to bounce back when they face Recoleta in Paraguay on Tuesday, 28/4, at 21:30.
Group D Standings
With this win, Los Gauchos de Boedo now lead Group D with 4 points. Deportivo Cuenca are in second place with 3 points. Santos find themselves at the bottom of the group after this matchday.
- San Lorenzo defeated Deportivo Cuenca 2-0.
- Jhohan Romaña and Nicolás Tripichio scored for San Lorenzo.
- Matías Reali provided two assists after coming on as a substitute.
- San Lorenzo now leads Group D with 4 points.
San Lorenzo’s victory sets the stage for their upcoming match against Santos, while Deportivo Cuenca will look to recover against Recoleta.