Match Report: Atlético Rafaela Reserves vs. Lanús Reserves – Argentine Reserve League

Lanus Run Riot with 7‑1 Victory

Lanus Reserves produced a devastating attacking display to thrash Atlético Rafaela Reserves 7‑1 at the Predio Rafaela on June 5, 2026. The visitors led 3‑0 inside 20 minutes and never looked back in a one‑sided Argentine Reserve League encounter.

Blistering Start

Lanús opened the scoring in the 8th minute when a swift counter‑attack ended with a low drive into the far corner. They doubled the lead just five minutes later from a set‑piece header, and by the 19th minute the score was 3‑0 after a defensive mix‑up gifted the third. Atlético Rafaela pulled one back just before half‑time through a scrappy goal from a corner, giving the home crowd a brief glimmer of hope.

Second‑Half Onslaught

Any hopes of a comeback were extinguished early in the second half. Lanús restored the three‑goal cushion within two minutes of the restart, and then added three more before the 70th minute. The visitors’ forwards showed ruthless finishing, while the midfield dominated possession and created chances at will. The final goal was a solo run from the left flank that left the home defence in tatters.

Key Performers

Lanús’s number 9 completed a hat‑trick inside the first hour, and two substitutes also got on the scoresheet. The away goalkeeper made several important saves in the first half to keep the scoreboard pressure on. For Atlético Rafaela, the lone goal scorer was a rare bright spot on an otherwise nightmarish evening.

Table Impact

The emphatic victory lifts Lanús Reserves into the upper half of the Argentine Reserve League table, while Atlético Rafaela Reserves remain near the bottom. The result emphatically demonstrates the firepower Lanús can call upon in their reserve setup.