If Santiago Silva had not missed such a glorious opportunity perhaps Lanus would be taking a lead from the first leg

The Final of this year’s Copa Sudamericana still hangs in the balance following the 1-1 draw between Lanus and Ponte Preta in Brazil last night. Two fine free kicks, first by Lanus Captain, Paolo Goltz and then by Felipe Bastos ensured the two sides will meet again in Lanus in what is now a traditional Cup Final, given that away goals do not count. WATCH THE GOALS AND THE MISS….

A win at home will be enough to be crowned champions for Lanus but things could have been even better had Santiago Silva not spurned the simplest of chances.