Atlético-MG did its homework against River Plate (Argentina) in the first leg of the Copa Libertadores semifinals. This is because, playing in Belo Horizonte on Tuesday night (22), Galo beat the Argentine team 3-0 with two goals from Deyverson and one from Paulinho.
🐓⚽ Strong cock! With a show by Deyverson, the @Athletic hit the @RiverPlate 3-0 in the first game of the CONMEBOL Semi-Final #Libertadores!
🔜 Volta will be in Buenos Aires next Tuesday!#EternalGlory pic.twitter.com/OIpv4M83K0
— CONMEBOL Libertadores (@LibertadoresBR) October 23, 2024
With this result, the team led by Argentine coach Gabriel Milito put a foot in the Libertadores decision, as they reach the final despite a two-goal setback in the second leg, which will be played from 9:30 pm (Brasília time) on next Tuesday (29) at the Monumental de Núñez stadium, in Buenos Aires (Argentina).
Deyverson top scorer
Atlético-MG’s victory had a protagonist, striker Deyverson, who in the 4th minute of the first half surpassed goalkeeper Armani, but the move ended up being canceled by the referee due to the center forward’s offside position. However, in the 21st minute there was no way, Lyanco played Hulk on the right wing, Galo’s number 7 won a split with a River defender and the ball fell to Deyverson, who dribbled past the opposing goalkeeper before shooting into an empty goal.
📸🖤 Lots of quality!
⚽️ @Athletic
⭐️ Know everything about #EternalGlory! pic.twitter.com/HAJiRH8bPT
— CONMEBOL Libertadores (@LibertadoresBR) October 23, 2024
Even with the advantage against such a dangerous opponent, the Minas Gerais team continued to seek the attack. And the attitude of Gabriel Milito’s team was rewarded in the 24th minute of the final stage, when Arana passed the ball deep to Deyverson, who crossed the ball to score for the second time in the match. And Galo’s number 9 shined again four minutes later, this time serving Paulinho, who hit from the edge of the area to beat Armani and guarantee the final score 3-0.
