Atlético Goianiense wins 3-1 against Sao Paulo in the first leg of the South American semifinal

Atlético Goianiense got closer to the first continental final in its history by beating Sao Paulo 3-1 this Thursday at home. in the first leg of the semifinals of the 2022 South American Cup, played at the Serra Dourada in Goiania.

Jorginho, in the 10th minute, put Goianiense aheadalthough 13 minutes later, Luciano, with a great header, equalized for Sao Paulo.

The game was unbalanced in the 40th minutewhen the visitor Igor Gomes saw the second yellow card and left Sao Paulo with one less, something that the locals took advantage of in the second half.

Shaylon, in minute 56, overtook ‘Dragon’ again, and in minute 78, Léo Pereira, after a great speed play, He put the definitive 3-1 that brings Goianiense closer to the final.

With the result, Sao Paulo is bound to win by three goals de difference next Thursday to qualify, while Goianiense can lose up to one goal.

If Sao Paulo wins by 2 goals difference, the finalist will be decided on penalties. The winner will face the winner of the other semifinal, between Independiente del Valle and Melgar from Peru, with a 3-0 win for the Ecuadorians in the first leg.