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Thrilling Draw in Belo Horizonte: Atlético-MG and Grêmio Share the Spoils
Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais – In an electrifying and incident-packed match, Atlético-MG and Grêmio drew at the Arena MRV in a match corresponding to the 20th round of the Brazilian Serie A. Atlético-MG, dominating possession with 62%, sought to impose their game from the start.
Gustavo Scarpa opened the scoring for the home team in the 38th minute, assisted by Hulk, unleashing euphoria among the local fans. However, the joy was short-lived, as just before halftime, Edenilson equalized for Grêmio with a goal in the 45th minute, thanks to a pass from Marlon.
In the second half, the intensity remained. Fabián Balbuena put Grêmio ahead in the 58th minute. The match became even more chaotic with the expulsion of Carlos Vinicius in the 65th minute, leaving Grêmio with ten men. The situation became even more complicated when Cuello saw the red card in the 76th minute. In a heart-stopping finish, already in added time, A. Aravena scored for Grêmio in the 90th minute, after an assist from Andre Henrique. In stoppage time, the referee expelled J. Alonso and Dodi, leaving both teams with nine players.
Referee Alex Gomes Stefano had a busy night, showing multiple cards. In the end, a draw that reflects the constant struggle and drama that was experienced on the field, where the high intensity of the teams resulted in greater ball possession for Atletico-MG with 62%. Atletico-MG generated 9 shots, of which 2 were on target and 5 were off target. Both teams had 4 corners each. Atletico-MG committed 19 fouls and Gremio 12.
Substitutions gremio: at minute 45 M. Villasanti came in and Dodi went out., at minute 73 G. Cuellar came in and R. Freitas dos Santos went out., at minute 73 Alysson came in and Alex Santana went out., at minute 84 C. Olivera came in and A. Aravena went out., at minute 84 Edenilson came in and Andre Henrique went out.
Substitutions atletico-mg: at minute 60 Reinier came in and Rony went out., at minute 68 Natanael came in and Biel went out., at minute 83 Alexsander came in and Igor Gomes went out., at minute 83 I. Roman came in and Junior Santos went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Atletico-MG
Gremio
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