Atlético Mineiro and São Paulo draw in a dull encounter
Atlético Mineiro and São Paulo drew 0-0 in a match played at the Arena MRV in Belo Horizonte, a game characterized by discipline and a lack of effectiveness in attack.
The first half was marked by a tense game with few clear scoring opportunities. In the 20th minute, J. Alonso of Atlético Mineiro received a yellow card for a foul on a São Paulo player. Near the end of the first half, Luiz Gustavo of São Paulo was booked for a foul in attack.
The second half did not offer much more excitement. Both teams neutralized each other in midfield, and the few arrivals in the opponent’s area did not find a way to the goal. In the 60th minute, Luciano of São Paulo received a yellow card after a foul on the Atlético Mineiro goalkeeper. Two minutes later, Renzo Saravia received a yellow card for a foul on a São Paulo player.
Despite changes in both teams in the closing stages, the dynamics of the game did not change and the equality on the scoreboard remained until the final whistle. Atlético Mineiro finished with 41% possession, while São Paulo controlled 59%. Atlético Mineiro had 11 shots, 4 of them on goal, while São Paulo had 15 shots, with 3 on goal.
The draw leaves the series open, to be decided next Wednesday at the Morumbi stadium in São Paulo.
Substitutions atletico-mg: at minute 7 Bruno Fuchs came in and Otavio went out., at minute 67 Igor Gomes came in and Bernard went out., at minute 85 B. Palacios Alzate came in and Gustavo Scarpa went out., at minute 85 Rubens came in and Guilherme Arana went out.
Substitutions sao paulo: at minute 76 Michel Araujo came in and Welington went out., at minute 77 Erick came in and Wellington Rato went out., at minute 87 Rodrigo Nestor came in and Liziero went out., at minute 87 Igor Vinicius came in and Rafinha went out., at minute 87 Andre Silva came in and Luciano went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Atletico-MG
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