Instituto de Córdoba and CA Lanús played to a dramatic 2-2 draw on February 3, 2026, in the third round of the Argentine Liga Profesional (Apertura)
Match Summary
The match, held at the Estadio Juan Domingo Perón (Alta Córdoba), featured a fluctuating scoreline where Instituto rescued a point in the final moments of stoppage time.
- First Half: Instituto took the lead at the 25-minute mark through a penalty converted by Franco Jara. The penalty was awarded after a VAR review confirmed a foul by Carlos Izquierdoz on Alex Luna.
- Second Half: Lanús reacted strongly after the interval, scoring twice to take a 2-1 lead. Sasha Marcich equalized in the 54th minute, followed by a goal from Marcelino Moreno in the 71st minute.
- Stoppage Time Drama: In the 93rd minute (90+3′), Matías Gallardo scored an equalizer for Instituto, securing their first point of the tournament and sparking wild celebrations in Córdoba.
Goalscorers & Key Events
| Minute | Event | Team | Player |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25′ | Goal (Penalty) | Instituto | Franco Jara |
| 54′ | Goal | Lanús | Sasha Marcich |
| 71′ | Goal | Lanús | Marcelino Moreno |
| 90+3′ | Goal | Instituto | Matías Gallardo |
Tournament Impact
With this result, Lanús remains among the top teams in the Apertura 2026 standings, continuing their unbeaten start. For Instituto, the draw represents their first point of the season after two previous losses