* Tribute to Magpie González
At halftime match that Lanús won 2-0 against Racing For the fifth date of the Professional League, the Granate people experienced a moment of high emotional impact and it was due to the tribute to Armando “Urraca” González, who died this Thursday at the age of 56. The remembered defender is very loved in the club since he played in the Ascenso and was the captain of the team that was champion of the Conmebol Cup in 1996.
First the entity reported it on its social networks and then the heartfelt tribute was made. “Deep pain: Club Atlético Lanús regrets the death of Armando Oscar “Urraca” González, fan, player, great captain and idol of the institution. The entire Garnet family hugs Magpie’s loved ones at this time of sorrow. “Forever and ever he will be in our hearts,” was the message.
Once the break in the game was over and with the teams on the playing field, Lautaro Acosta, another Garnet emblem, entered with the Magpie’s number 3 shirt and placed it on the grass at the height of the middle of the field. While the voice of the stadium told what happened to the fans, applause came from the entire stadium. “Magpie heart, Magpie heart,” was the cry that came down from the stands.
González was born on August 10, 1967 and was a native of Lanús, where he made his professional debut. He was a member of the teams that achieved promotion to the First Division in 1990 and 1992. In his second return to the elite, the club underwent a refoundation process where he not only achieved permanence, but from 1993 he was a protagonist in the tournaments.
Three years later, Gonzalez He was the captain of the cast that won the Conmebol Cup. Directed by Hector Cuper, It was a high-flying outfit with Ariel Ibagaza and Ariel “Chupa” López, among other figures. La Urraca was a fixture in the left back position. That team came from memory and marked an era in the club: Roa; Loza, Falaschi, Siviero, Armando González; Juan Fernández, Cravero, Hugo Morales, Ibagaza; Belloso and Ariel López.
In 1997 he started playing for Spanish Sports where he stayed for a season and then retired. But he returned to his house, Lanus, where he had a place to work and served in the Inferiors. He was also a field aide to Luis Zubeldia.
In 2012 he suffered a stroke, although he managed to overcome it. This Thursday he passed away and it was hard news for all the Lanús fans who lost one of their great captains.
In this context of farewells, the one who also offered his recognition was Nicholas Russo, former president of the club who made a post on the social network Great player, enormous captain, emblem of our club and even better person. His presence will always last in our hearts. I send a warm hug to his family and loved ones.”
