RESOLVING THE LEDGER
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Galo beat Bragantino, take lead in Copa Sul-Americana
Atlético took the lead in the race for a place in the Copa Sudamericana quarterfinals. On Wednesday night (12), Galo beat Red Bull Bragantino 1-0 in Bragança Paulista in the first leg of the round of 16, building an advantage for the return match at Arena MRV.
Once again playing away from Belo Horizonte, Atlético managed to leave the pitch with a win. The team repeated its strong away form and showed efficiency to get the result in a balanced match.
The Massa Atleticana also turned out in force in the interior of São Paulo. From start to finish, the fans backed Galo and created a great atmosphere in the stands, pushing the team for the full 90 minutes.
Pedro Souza
Even first half
The first half was marked by balance. Both teams struggled to create clear chances and also made mistakes in passing and finishing.
Atlético’s best chance came in the 19th minute. Victor Hugo received the ball and hit a low cross-shot, but goalkeeper Cleiton made the save. Bragantino responded near the end of the half, when Sasha got a shot away and forced Everson into action.
Still in the first half, Lyanco had to be replaced by Vitor Hugo, and the score remained goalless until the break.
Cuello makes the difference
In the second half, Atlético began to find more space, and Eduardo Domínguez made changes to the team. Cassierra, Igor Gomes, and Minda came on in place of Reinier, Victor Hugo, and Bermard.
Atlético managed to open the scoring in the 27th minute, when Igor Gomes won the ball back in midfield and found Cuello bursting forward at speed. The Argentine forward entered the box and challenged the opposing goalkeeper. The ball stayed alive after the first contact, and Cuello popped up again to finish and put Galo in front.
With the lead, Eduardo Domínguez brought on Cissé for Cuello, giving the team fresh energy in the closing stages.
Bragantino tried to press in search of an equalizer, but Atlético stayed organized defensively and managed to hold on to the advantage until the final whistle.
A 1-0 away win and an advantage secured for the decider.
Decider at Arena MRV
Atlético will face Bragantino again next Wednesday (19) at 7:00 p.m. at Arena MRV. With the first-leg win, Galo only need a draw to secure qualification for the Copa Sudamericana quarterfinals.
📋 MATCH DETAILS
Copa Sudamericana – Round of 16 | First leg
⚽ Score: Red Bull Bragantino 0 x 1 Atlético 📍 Venue: Estádio Cícero de Souza Marques, Bragança Paulista (SP) ⚽ Goal: Cuello, 27' of the 2nd half
⚫⚪ Atlético: Everson; Natanael, Ruan Tressoldi, Lyanco (Vitor Hugo), Renan Lodi; Maycon, Alan Franco, Victor Hugo (Minda), Bernard (Igor Gomes); Cuello (Cissé) and Reinier (Cassierra). Head coach: Eduardo Domínguez.
🔴⚪ Red Bull Bragantino: Cleiton; Agustín Sant’Anna, Guzmán Rodríguez, Gustavo Marques, Juninho Capixaba; Gabriel (Eric Ramires), Rodriguinho, Herrera (Gustavinho), Lucas Barbosa (Marcelinho), Vinicinho and Eduardo Sasha (Isidro Pitta). Head coach: Vagner Mancini.
🟨 Yellow cards – Atlético: none.
🟨 Yellow cards – Bragantino: Juninho Capixaba and Lucas Barbosa.
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