Lanús

Lanús

20th in Argentine Liga Profesional de Fútbol
Hernan Crespo takes Defensa y Justicia's identity, and some of his own, and delivers an unlikely Copa Sudamericana Hernan Crespo takes Defensa y Justicia's identity, and some of his own, and delivers an unlikely Copa Sudamericana

Defensa y Justicia possess a renowned commitment to identity, and manager Hernan Crespo worked with that ideal to win the club's first major trophy.

Hernan Crespo's Defensa y Justicia beat Lanus to win Copa Sudamericana title Hernan Crespo's Defensa y Justicia beat Lanus to win Copa Sudamericana title

Defensa y Justicia won their first continental title on Saturday after a comprehensive 3-0 win over Lanus secured them the Copa Sudamericana.

All-Argentine Copa Sudamericana final a matchup between rising coaching stars Zubeldia and Crespo All-Argentine Copa Sudamericana final a matchup between rising coaching stars Zubeldia and Crespo

Luis Zubeldia (Lanus) & Hernan Crespo (Defensa y Justicia) are both top young coaches. Saturday they meet in the Copa Sudamericana final.

River Plate's game plan gives them crucial first-leg win over Lanus River Plate's game plan gives them crucial first-leg win over Lanus

River Plate took the first leg of the all-Argentina Copa Libertadores semifinal against Lanus, forcing Lanus to play on the defensive throughout.

River Plate, Barcelona host Copa Libertadores semis starting Tuesday River Plate, Barcelona host Copa Libertadores semis starting Tuesday

The Copa Libertadores has reached the semifinal stage, as River Plate host Lanus on Tuesday, followed by Barcelona S.C. hosting Gremio on Wednesday.

South America's Champions League, the Copa Libertadores, picks up pace South America's Champions League, the Copa Libertadores, picks up pace

The Copa Libertadores quarterfinals are dominated by Argentine and Brazilian sides, but the other two clubs involved could surprise the favourites.

Man of the match in Argentina's Supercopa presented with BBQ Man of the match in Argentina's Supercopa presented with BBQ

Lanus forward Lautaro Acosta ended up taking the "man of the match" honours as his side ran out 3-0 winners.

Atlanta United completes signing of Paraguay star Miguel Almiron Atlanta United completes signing of Paraguay star Miguel Almiron

Lanus midfielder Miguel Almiron's transfer to Atlanta United is "95 percent done" and will cost the MLS expansion club around $8 million, sources say.

Boca Juniors' Carlos Tevez threatens to retire at season end Boca Juniors' Carlos Tevez threatens to retire at season end

Saying that he is tired of all the drama in the Argentina league, Carlos Tevez has threatened to retire in December.

Paraguay's Gustavo Gomez seals move to AC Milan Paraguay's Gustavo Gomez seals move to AC Milan

AC Milan have completed the signing of Paraguay defender Gustavo Gomez from Argentinian side Lanus.

Argentine LPF Standings

# TEAM GP GD PTS
1 Vélez Sarsfield 23 +20 44
2 Huracán 23 +12 42
3 Racing Club 23 +12 40
4 Talleres (Córdoba.. 23 +6 39
5 River Plate 23 +13 36
6 Unión (Santa Fe) 23 +2 36
7 Atlético Tucumán.. 23 +1 36
8 Boca Juniors 23 +5 34
9 Independiente 23 +6 33
10 Platense 23 +2 33
11 Instituto (Córdob.. 23 +4 32
12 Deportivo Riestra 23 0 32
13 Belgrano (Córdoba.. 23 +2 31
14 Estudiantes de La.. 23 +2 31
15 Gimnasia La Plata 23 0 29
16 Tigre 23 -2 29
17 Godoy Cruz Antoni.. 23 -2 28
18 San Lorenzo 23 -2 28
19 Central Córdoba (.. 23 -4 28
20 Lanús 23 -6 28
21 Independiente Riv.. 23 -7 28
22 Rosario Central 23 +1 26
23 Argentinos Junior.. 23 -5 26
24 Defensa y Justici.. 23 -7 26
25 Banfield 23 -9 22
26 Sarmiento (Junín).. 23 -10 21
27 Newell's Old Boys 23 -15 21
28 Barracas Central 23 -19 17
Full Standings

Team Leaders

Top Scorers

# Player Goals M A
9 Walter Bou 6 17 2
10 Marcelino More.. 5 21 7
27 Jonathan Torre.. 3 15 1

Top Assists

# Player Assists M G
10 Marcelino More.. 7 21 5
25 Dylan Aquino 3 15 0
9 Walter Bou 2 17 6