Atlético-MG faltered once again this season. This Sunday (10), the team led by Eduardo Domínguez was beating Botafogo until 44 minutes into the second half, when they conceded the draw at Arena MRV. The goals in the Brazilian Championship match were scored by Cassierra and Arthur Cabral.
With the result, the two teams reached 18 points in Series A. In 12th place, Galo lost a “golden chance”, as they could finish the round in eighth, if they won at home. Fogão, with the point away from home, is 11th.
Fogão, in turn, faces Chapecoense in the south of the country, also in the national tournament, but on Thursday (14). At home, the Cariocas won 1-0 and are in the same situation as Galo.
Tribute to Hulk
Before the ball rolls for the clash in the 15th round of the Brasileirão, the more than 30 thousand fans. With a special party, the now former owner of the number 7 shirt was honored and was moved when he spoke.
Alvinegro’s top scorer in the century, with 140 goals scored, the 39-year-old from Paraíba signed until the end of 2027 with Fluminense. He travels this Monday (11) to Rio de Janeiro, for the first contact with his new companions. The debut, however, will only take place after the World Cup.
How was the game
In the first minute of the game, Atlético found Neto’s net. However, the goal scored by Ecuadorian Alan Minda was disallowed. The assistant raised the flag and observed the hosts being offside. But, there, it was enough to ignite the fans in the MRV Arena seats.
In search of opening the scoring, “Barba’s” team continued to attack and neutralize Botafogo’s attacks. The visitors risked a few shots, but without giving Everson any fright.
Some good chances were created by Galo, but without success. The exception was in the 22nd minute, when the goal finally came.
Back in the team, after recovering from a muscle injury, Tomás Cuello crossed low into the area. Defender Barboza, who will leave Botafogo for Palmeiras, tried to move away. However, the Colombian Cassierra had the rest and had time to look at Neto and shoot a cross to leave his.
With this goal scored, Cassierra reached the same five goals as Hulk, also becoming the team’s top scorer this season.
Atlético-MG returned for the second half with the same intensity, but with scares. In the 5th minute, Danilo shot from outside the area and the ball “knocked off the post”.
At 11, the Brazilian midfielder took a risk again. With a deflection on the way, the ball reached Mateo Ponte. On reflex, he hit it with his heel and hit Everson’s post. It was Fogão’s best chance in the match.
As the match was coming to an end, the equalizer came. Without scaring Galo, Botafogo was effective in the 44th minute. Marçal takes the full-back into the area. The ball touches Alonso’s back and passes to the attacker. The team’s top scorer hit first time, with no chance for Everson.
Upcoming games
Galo now turns its attention to Next Wednesday (13), the challenge will be against Ceará, in the second game of the fifth phase of the Copa do Brasil. As they won in BH, 2-1, Alvinegro de Minas Gerais qualifies for the round of 16 with a new victory or draw at Castelão; defeat by a goal difference takes the decision to penalties; However, Vozão is the one advancing.
Fogão, in turn, faces Chapecoense in the south of the country, also in the national tournament, but on Thursday (14). At home, the Cariocas won 1-0 and are in the same situation as Galo.
