English:
Last-Minute Goal Secures Draw for Athletic Club Against Operario-PR in Thrilling Encounter
São João Del Rei, Minas Gerais – Athletic Club and Operario-PR battled to a draw in a high-intensity match at Estádio Joaquim Portugal, marked by numerous fouls and dramatic moments. Athletic Club, with 56% possession, aimed to control the game, but faced a determined Operario-PR who capitalized on their chances.
Douglas Pele opened the scoring for Athletic Club in the 28th minute with a penalty, awarded after an unspecified foul. However, Operario-PR responded with a penalty of their own in the 37th minute, converted by Daniel Amorim, leveling the score before halftime. The match continued with a high number of fouls, reflected in the multiple yellow cards issued by referee Paulo Schleich Vollkopf.
In the second half, both teams sought the victory, with Operario-PR creating more goal-scoring opportunities, with a total of 12 shots, although only 3 were on target. Athletic Club, on the other hand, had fewer shots but maintained ball control. In the final minutes, when defeat seemed inevitable, Neto Costa scored a crucial goal in the 90th minute for Athletic Club, rescuing a valuable point for his team. The match concluded with a draw, reflecting the parity and constant struggle between both teams in this Brazilian Serie B clash. The home fans witnessed an exciting game until the very last second.
Substitutions operario-pr: at minute 56 Marcos Paulo came in and Daniel Amorim went out., at minute 78 Gabriel Feliciano came in and Cristiano went out., at minute 78 Thiaguinho came in and Neto Paraiba went out., at minute 83 Vinicius Mingotti came in and Allano went out., at minute 83 Gabriel Souza came in and Thales Oleques went out.
Substitutions athletic club: at minute 58 Alason Carioca came in and Max went out., at minute 70 Neto Costa came in and Gustavao went out., at minute 70 Mateus Goncalves came in and David Braga went out., at minute 70 Rodrigo Gelado came in and Yuri went out., at minute 75 Andrey came in and Sandry went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Athletic Club
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