Belgrano Córdoba wins a thrilling match against Atlético Paranaense
Córdoba City, Argentina – Belgrano Córdoba secured a 2-0 victory over Atlético Paranaense in a thrilling Round of 16 clash in the 2024 CONMEBOL Sudamericana. The match was marked by an early red card for L. Esquivel of Atlético Paranaense, Belgrano Córdoba’s dominance in possession, and the home team’s clinical finishing.
The game started at a frenetic pace with Belgrano Córdoba controlling possession. However, the first yellow card of the game went to E. Rolón of the home team in the 6th minute. Erick of Atlético Paranaense was the first to be booked for the away team in the 20th minute, followed immediately by L. Esquivel, who was shown a red card in the 21st minute, leaving his team with a man down.
Belgrano Córdoba’s numerical superiority was evident, but Atlético Paranaense’s defense held firm. M. Varini was booked for the visitors in the 45th minute. In the second half, Belgrano Córdoba came out firing and started creating danger in the opponent’s area. Gonzalo Mastriani opened the scoring for the home side in the 54th minute, assisted by Thiago Heleno.
Belgrano Córdoba’s goal spurred Atlético Paranaense into action, but frequent fouls and yellow cards (Fernandinho in the 49th minute and Christian in the 65th minute) hindered their efforts. J. Real received a second yellow card for Belgrano Córdoba in the 60th minute. In the 88th minute, F. Jara also received a second yellow card for Belgrano Córdoba.
In the dying minutes of the match, L. Di Yorio sealed the deal with a second goal for the home side, assisted by Christian.
With a convincing 2-0 win, Belgrano Córdoba advanced to the next round of the 2024 CONMEBOL Sudamericana and earned the right to dream of a place in the final.
Statistics:
Belgrano Córdoba: 76% possession, 13 shots (0 on target, 8 off target), 12 corners, 9 fouls, 2 yellow cards, 0 red cards.
Atlético Paranaense: 24% possession, 3 shots (2 on target, 0 off target), 1 corner, 14 fouls, 3 yellow cards, 1 red card.
Match details:
* Date: August 22, 2024
* Match city: Córdoba City, Córdoba Province
* Stadium: Estadio Mario Alberto Kempes
* Referee: Carlos P. Benitez, Paraguay
* League: CONMEBOL Sudamericana
* Season: 2024
* Round: Round of 16
* Country: World
Substitutions atletico paranaense: at minute 24 Fernando came in and B. Zapelli went out., at minute 64 L. Di Yorio came in and Gonzalo Mastriani went out., at minute 64 Gabriel came in and Fernandinho went out., at minute 87 Julimar came in and Cuello went out.
Substitutions belgrano cordoba: at minute 46 B. Reyna came in and E. Rolon went out., at minute 46 N. Fernandez came in and P. Chavarria went out., at minute 67 M. Suarez came in and J. Velazquez went out., at minute 88 G. Heredia came in and R. Delgado went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Belgrano Cordoba
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