Club Atlético Lanús and Academia Puerto Cabello played out an entertaining 2-2 draw in the CONMEBOL Copa Sudamericana on May 28, 2025. The match at the Estadio Ciudad de Lanús saw the Venezuelan visitors fight back twice to earn a valuable point on Argentine soil. Lanús took an early lead through a well-worked team move, but Puerto Cabello equalized before halftime with a powerful header from a corner. The home side regained the advantage early in the second half with a penalty, only for Puerto Cabello to level the score again with a stunning long-range strike in the 75th minute. The final stages were frantic, with both teams hitting the woodwork in search of a winner. The draw kept Lanús near the top of the group table, while the point provided a significant boost for Puerto Cabello's qualification hopes. The Lanús coach praised the opponent's resilience in his post-match comments.