Even playing with an alternative team, Atlético-MG went to the Alfredo Jaconi stadium this Saturday (2) and defeated Juventude 2-1 to take the vice-leadership of the Brazilian Championship.
??⚫⚪ GAME OVER! IN CAXIAS DO SUL, THE ATHLETIC WINS THE YOUTH, 2 TO 1, ADDS 3 MORE POINTS AND GOES TO THE VICE-LEADERSHIP OF @BRASILEIRAO!
⚽ Hulk and Sasha scored for Alvinegro#VamoRooster #JUVxCAM ??️ pic.twitter.com/GayOdjwe0S
— Atletico (@Atletico) July 2, 2022
With the three points conquered in the south of the country, Galo reached 27, two less than the leader Palmeiras, who hosts Athletico-PR this Saturday, and one more than Corinthians, which was thrashed 4-0 by Fluminense. As for the team from Rio Grande do Sul, the setback represented the permanence in the Z4 with 11 points.
Having a decisive match against Emelec (Ecuador) next Tuesday (5th) for the Libertadores round of 16, coach Antonio Mohamed chose to send an alternative lineup to the field.
Atlético-MG’s victory began to be built in the 25th minute of the first half, with a goal from a penalty kick by striker Hulk. At 10 of the final stage, the Minas Gerais team extended its advantage with Eduardo Sasha, after a good plot between Hulk and Vargas.
?? HERE IS A LOT #ROOSTER!!!!!! ?? pic.twitter.com/KBqjw3s9Uo
— Atletico (@Atletico) July 2, 2022
In the 30th minute, Juventude managed to take it out with Moraes, but the final victory really went to Galo.
