Headline: Late Drama in São João Del Rei: Athletic Club and Remo Share the Spoils
São João Del Rei, Minas Gerais – In a thrilling match held at the Estádio Joaquim Portugal, Athletic Club and Remo drew in a vibrant Serie B encounter. Athletic Club dominated possession with 56%, generating a total of 20 shots, 9 of which were on target. However, Remo’s defensive solidity and effectiveness in key moments allowed them to take a point away from home.
The first half passed without goals, but with intensity. Yellow cards for Jhonatan Silva (Athletic Club) and Reynaldo (Remo) reflected the battle in midfield.
The second half brought the emotions. R. Tavares put Athletic Club ahead in the 70th minute, following an assist from Amorim. It seemed the home side was heading towards victory, but Remo reacted with bravery. Pedro Rocha equalized in the 78th minute from a penalty. The match became dramatic in the final minutes. Deep into stoppage time, Pedro Rocha scored again for Remo, sealing the final draw.
Despite dominating possession and outnumbering their opponents in shots and corners (20 shots and 10 corners for Athletic Club, against 7 shots and 2 corners for Remo), Athletic Club failed to convert their superiority into goals. Remo, on the other hand, maximized their opportunities and demonstrated attacking efficiency. The match ended with a high number of fouls (9 for Athletic Club and 16 for Remo) and yellow cards (3 for each team).
Substitutions remo: at minute 55 Giovanni Pavani came in and Jaderson went out., at minute 55 Adailton came in and Felipe Vizeu went out., at minute 69 Marcelinho came in and Pedro Costa went out., at minute 69 Janderson came in and Marrony went out., at minute 70 Reynaldo came in and Camutanga went out.
Substitutions athletic club: at minute 62 David Braga came in and Welinton Torrao went out., at minute 62 Neto Costa came in and R. Tavares went out., at minute 74 Amorim came in and Diego Fumaca went out., at minute 74 Max came in and Alason Carioca went out., at minute 79 F. Martinez came in and Ezequiel went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Athletic Club
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