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Tense Match in Belo Horizonte Ends in a Draw
Belo Horizonte witnessed a hard-fought encounter between America Mineiro and Vila Nova, which culminated in a 1-1 draw. The match, played at Estádio Raimundo Sampaio, was marked by intensity and discipline, reflected in the number of cards shown by referee Leo Simao Holanda.
Vila Nova took the lead in the 34th minute with a penalty goal converted by Joao Vieira. However, the lead didn’t last long. America Mineiro pressed and managed to equalize in the 51st minute thanks to a goal by Felipe Amaral.
The match became even more complicated for Vila Nova when Walisson Maia was sent off in the 60th minute. Despite playing with one man less, Vila Nova managed to hold on to the draw.
America Mineiro dominated possession with 64%, generating 17 shots, although only 4 were on target. Vila Nova, with 36% possession, tried to capitalize on counter-attacks and took 8 shots, also with 4 on target. The match was characterized by a high number of fouls, with Vila Nova committing 19 and America Mineiro 11.
Substitutions america mineiro: at minute 46 Fabinho came in and Stenio went out., at minute 64 Yago Souza came in and C. Ortiz went out., at minute 64 Maguinho came in and Jhosefer went out., at minute 70 Willian Bigode came in and Rafa Silva went out., at minute 70 Felipe Amaral came in and Miqueias went out.
Substitutions vila nova: at minute 60 Igor Henrique came in and Jean Mota went out., at minute 66 Guilherme Parede came in and Bruno Xavier went out., at minute 66 Ralf came in and Thalys went out., at minute 82 Junior Todinho came in and Andre Luis went out., at minute 82 Pedro Romano came in and Higor went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
America Mineiro
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