Union Santa Fe Edge Lanus 2-1 After Menossi and Mosqueira Strike in Second Half

Union Santa Fe Turn Deficit Into 2-1 Victory

Union Santa Fe defeated Lanus 2-1 at Estadio 15 de Abril on Thursday, August 6, earning a valuable Liga Profesional Argentina Clausura victory. L. Menossi and J. Mosqueira scored for the hosts, while F. Pena Biafore briefly brought Lanus level in a lively second half.

Menossi Breaks the Deadlock After Half-Time

The match remained goalless until the 53rd minute, when Menossi broke the deadlock for Union Santa Fe. His goal changed the rhythm of the contest and gave the home side the platform to play with greater confidence after the interval.

Union had entered the fixture with an inconsistent recent sequence, although their form also included several wins and draws. Menossi’s strike provided the decisive breakthrough in a match that had offered neither team an advantage on the scoreboard during the opening period.

Lanus Respond Through Pena Biafore

Lanus responded in the 73rd minute through Pena Biafore, who finished after receiving an assist from G. Perez. The equaliser restored balance and appeared to give the visitors a route back into the match after Union had taken the lead.

Lanus’ response was followed by a disciplined but increasingly physical contest. C. Izquierdoz was booked in the 41st minute and S. Marcich received a yellow card in the 60th, highlighting the pressure surrounding the midfield exchanges. W. Bou was also cautioned late on in the 90th minute.

Mosqueira Restores Union’s Lead

Union Santa Fe regained the advantage only three minutes after Lanus’ equaliser. Mosqueira scored in the 76th minute, with Tarragona providing the assist, restoring the hosts’ lead and immediately shifting the momentum back in their favour.

That quick response was the key turning point of the match. Lanus had managed to recover from Menossi’s opener, but Union’s second goal ensured that the visitors had little time to build on their equaliser. Mosqueira therefore became the decisive figure in the closing stages, delivering the goal that secured the result.

Victory Lifts Union Santa Fe’s Clausura Campaign

The victory gives Union Santa Fe an important boost in the Clausura campaign after a difficult start. The supplied standings listed Union 14th in Group A with one point from two matches, while Lanus were 11th with three points, making the result especially meaningful for Union’s early momentum.

Lanus had shown stronger overall consistency in the Apertura, finishing sixth with 24 points, compared with Union’s eighth-place total of 21. However, at Estadio 15 de Abril, Union made the crucial moments count, overcoming Lanus’ equaliser and closing out a 2-1 win.