Atlético-MG wins Fluminense and ends fasting in Brasileirão

Atlético-MG beat Fluminense at Mineirão and ended a sequence of bad results in the Brazilian Championship; team follows objective to qualify for Libertadores

O Atlético-MG won the Fluminense for the Brasileirão and ended the fast of three games without wins in the season. with two goals from Hulkexpulsion from Manuel after committing a penalty and a lot of emotion, now Galo follows the objective of qualifying for the group stage of Libertadores, while Fluminense loses the second place to Internacional.

The game started in high voltage, with both teams needing the result, especially the hosts, creating dangerous plays was necessary. Despite this, with so much desire and fear of losing, the first half was not as busy as expected. Even though, Martinelli and Caio Paulista jeopardized the goal of Everson.

Shortly after the tricolor side’s chance, arias found it beautiful pass to pipe, who dribbled the mark and scored the goal, which was disallowed for offside. After two minutes, Zaracho launched Hulk, in legal position, and shirt 7 was alone to finish and open the score at Mineirão. End of the first half at 1-0 but far from decided.

The thought that Fluminense would return for the second half pressing did not happen. He tried to expose himself but Rooster held on well and created the best chances at the beginning and after a corner and kick keno on the rebound that found defender Manoel’s arm, VAR called the referee to score a penalty, which was signaled and converted by Hulk to increase the advantage.

Hulk scored the two winning goals / Credits: Flickr Atletico / Pedro Souza

In a first moment after the goal, the Cariocas tried to pressure, even with one less, and made the Galo retreat and defend. Despite this, it didn’t take long for the home team to balance the match and calmly control the result until the end. A 2-0 victory in an important moment to continue in the fight for qualification for the Libertadores.


Source: sportbuzz

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