The Argentine Football Association (AFA) made official a National Cup what he achieved Lanus in 1955 and reached the seventh title in its history.
In a recognition ceremony in which the 27 members of the board of directors of Lanus headed by Luis María Chebelthe former presidents of the institution Alejandro Marón and Nicholas Russo and that of the AFA Claudio Tapiathe “first star” of the southern Buenos Aires entity.
He himself had already given indications of this news. Lanus who this Sunday used a photo of Lautaro Acosta and the number seven with an eyes emoji, warning fans to pay attention to the official announcement.
The efforts to recognize this title began more than two years ago in the hallways of the Granate Museum and that was in August 2022.
Through its website, the association issued a statement: “The rich sporting history of Club Atlético Lanús received this afternoon a transcendent and necessary vindication, with the official recognition of the Argentine Football Association (AFA) of the Juan Domingo Perón Championship Cup. This trophy was obtained by the institution in 1955, at the hands of that emblematic team led by Juan Héctor Guidi.”
In turn, he explained that the contest was a non-regular tournament, organized jointly by the Government of the Province of Buenos Aires and the Argentine Football Association.
The format of this tournament served as inspiration for the Centennial Cupcelebrated by the AFA in 1993. The winner was awarded three trophies: one by the Province of Buenos Aires and two by the mother house of Argentine soccer (a replica that was in the possession of Lanus and another that remained in the showcases of the AFA)”.
Finally, the letter also stated that: “This official recognition not only vindicates the history of the institution, but also recovers part of the country’s history in the face of the attempted civil-military uprising of 1955 that overthrew all constitutional powers.” .
How Lanús became champion in 1955:
Between March and April 1955, Lanus disputed the Provincial Championship of Buenos Aires-Juan Domingo Perón Cupit had a double elimination format and left on the way racing in the first round (1-0 in extra time, after a goalless draw).
The winners advanced to the semifinals, with a 2-1 victory against Students of La Plataexecutioner also in the grand final on April 24. Before, Lanus won 2-1 Tiger on the court Saint Lawrence.
In the defining match, played at the stadium in racing, Lanus beat the La Plata team 2 to 1 with goals from Rodolfo Garcia (scorer for the club and the competition with three goals) at minute 70′ and Osvaldo Gil at 89′, in an agonizing way. had temporarily equalized Juan Urriolabeitía at 72′.
Source: Ambito
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