Paulinho decides and Galo wins Athletico-PR on the comeback

This Tuesday, the 23rd, the Atlético-MG received the Athletico Paranaensein a match valid for the group stage of the liberators. Even playing away from home, Hurricane managed to take the lead on the scoreboard, but Galo equaled and even turned around with two goals from Paulinho. With the 2-1 victory, the Minas Gerais club took second place in the group, with six points.

The confrontation started very balanced, but, from the beginning, the Rooster took the lead and had more chances in the first stage. Despite having the ball more, Atlético-MG always bumped into a player from Athletico Paranaense’s defensive system, which was crucial for the score to be opened.

Hurricane tried to react with some counterattacks, but they didn’t pose much danger to the athletican goal. The best chance was in a submission of Pablo, after a good move worked, but the attempt was blocked. On the side of the Rooster, Paulinho had a great chance already in the additions, but stopped in a great defense of Benedict, one of the highlights of the first stage. Interval! 0 to 0.

On the way back to the second stage, Galo tried to open the scoring right at the beginning, at 4′, but hyoran stopped on the post, after a great pass from Hulk. However, in the next minute, Hurricane scored. After saving a kick cuelloÉverson gave an easy rebound to , in the middle of the area, who only had the job of pushing the ball into the back of the goal.

Thus, Atlético-MG began to press harder than ever, seeking a draw at any cost. Until, at 23′, Paulinho took advantage of the paranaense defense and finished off Bento, leaving everything the same on the scoreboard. In the 41st minute, Igor Gomes took a free kick to Paulinho’s head, who sent it to the bottom of the goal.

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