Striker Hulk showed once again that he is Atlético-MG’s big name, as he scored a great goal and guaranteed the Minas Gerais team’s presence in the Copa do Brasil decision. The classification came because Galo ended the second leg of the semi-final, this Saturday (19) at the São Januário stadium, in Rio de Janeiro, with a 1-1 draw. In the first leg, in Belo Horizonte, the miners triumphed by 2 to 1.
Hi, my first finalist 😍
THE COCK IS STRONG! In the fight and in the race, he tied the match and booked his place in the final! There I believe, the @Athletic is in another final 🖤🤍 pic.twitter.com/iADyZdnIOT
— Copa do Brasil (@CopaDoBrasilCBF) October 19, 2024
Despite playing at home, and having massive support from their fans, Cruzmaltino never managed to dominate the game. But, despite being in danger at many times, Vasco opened the scoring in the 37th minute thanks to a goal from a penalty kick by Argentine top scorer Vegetti. The detail is that the maximum penalty was confirmed by the judge after a long analysis (of six minutes) with the help of the VAR (video referee).
After the break the confrontation improved, with both teams having opportunities to score. For Vasco Vegetti he was the one who was most in danger, while for Atlético Paulinho he was the one who came closest to the goal. That was until the 36th minute, when Gustavo Scarpa found Hulk at the edge of the area, who squared the ball before hitting a curved shot that ended up in the corner of the goal saved by Léo Jardim. From then on, Galo had the calm and skill to exchange passes until the final whistle.
Come towards me, Rooster! 🐔🤩
He is strong and avenging. He fights! He’s my finalist! Come closer, Clube Atlético Mineiro. Heroic rating, Galão! ⚫️⚪️👏
Believe me, Massa, the dream is close!#CopaBetanoDoBrasil pic.twitter.com/7kQZU92xij
— Copa do Brasil (@CopaDoBrasilCBF) October 19, 2024
Now Atlético-MG awaits the clash between Corinthians and Flamengo, next Sunday (20) starting at 4pm (Brasília time), to find out their opponent in the Copa do Brasil decision. In the first leg, Rubro-Negro won 1-0 at the Maracanã stadium.
