Marinho debuts for Fortaleza, but it is Yago Pikachu who decides the game with a decisive goal

In the attacker Marinho’s debut, it was an old acquaintance who is part of the tricolor crowd that secured Fortaleza’s victory: Yago Pikachu entered the field in the second half in Marinho’s place and scored the decisive goal in Leão’s victory over Athletico-PR in the Arena Castelão, by 1 X 0, this Sunday. Approval that leaves the São Paulo Tricolor close to the G-6 of the A Series.

Hurricane and Fortaleza had a first half of several finishes, with eight of the visitors and seven of the home team. João Ricardo and Bento worked after submissions from Marinho, Cuello, Galhardo and Arriagada. Thirty minutes into the game, Athletico-PR lost the midfielder Hercules. Zé Welison replaced the player after he was injured. The score, however, remained intact.

In the second half, the match continued steadily for both teams. Bento and João Ricardo continued to work hard, especially the Athletico goalkeeper. Marinho continued calling the responsibility of the game to the hosts, but he was unable to balance the opponent’s net. He was replaced by Yago Pikachu, who right in the 40th minute scored the Lion’s goal. Hurricane persisted in the attack, however, it was unable to score a tie: in the 49th minute, Thiago Galhardo collided behind Hugo Moura and the atmosphere warmed up between the two athletes.

Tricolor sent striker Marinho, recently hired by the club, to the field for the first time. The athlete was very active on the right side, finishing and serving his teammates.

_{Fortaleza players warming up (Photo: reproduction/Instagram/@fortalezaec)}

Income and Audience:

• Tickets sold: 14,912

• Courtesies: 2,035

• Paying public: 35,283

• Free Clube da Garotada: 1,116

• Member-fan: 18,336

• Total audience: 36,399

• Gross Income – BRL 519,656.00

For Serie A, Fortaleza will return to the field next Sunday (16) at 4 pm, against cuiabá, at Castelão Arena. Athletico will face Flamengo for the quarterfinals of the national competition.

Featured Photo: Yago Pikachu scores the winning goal. Playback/Radio Club