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Tense Match in Bucaramanga Ends with Narrow Atlético-MG Victory
In a match filled with emotion and cards, Atlético Mineiro secured a valuable away victory against Bucaramanga at the Estadio Américo Montanini. The match, valid for the CONMEBOL Sudamericana Play-offs, was characterized by Bucaramanga’s high possession (60%) and their greater number of shots (20), although with little effectiveness, as only 8 were on target. Atlético-MG, on the other hand, opted for a more direct game, with 7 total shots, of which only 2 tested the opposing goalkeeper.
The first half passed without goals, but with intensity and several cautions. Gustavo Scarpa and A. Franco received yellow cards for Atlético-MG, while C. Henao was cautioned for the home team. The second half became even more dramatic. A. Franco received his second yellow card and, consequently, a red card in the 52nd minute, leaving Atlético-MG with 10 players. However, the Brazilian team managed to take the lead thanks to a penalty converted by Hulk in the 68th minute.
Bucaramanga desperately sought the equalizer, but were met with a strong defense and the expulsion of B. Duarte in the 88th minute, after receiving his second yellow card. The match ended with a victory for Atlético-MG, who managed to withstand the pressure and seize their opportunity. Venezuelan referee Alexis Herrera showed a total of 8 yellow cards and 2 red cards in a match that reflected the tension and importance of the knockout stage. The difference in possession in favor of Bucaramanga did not translate into goals, while Atlético-MG was more effective in their approaches to the opposing goal. The match, played at Estadio Américo Montanini, had 1 Goal in favor of Atlético-MG and 0 in favor of Bucaramanga.
Substitutions atletico-mg: at minute 46 Gabriel Menino came in and I. Roman went out., at minute 63 Dudu came in and Igor Gomes went out., at minute 75 Hulk came in and Joao Marcelo went out., at minute 75 Gustavo Scarpa came in and Romulus went out., at minute 90 Natanael came in and Igor Rabello went out.
Substitutions bucaramanga: at minute 57 K. Londono came in and Jhon Vasquez went out., at minute 75 A. Zarate came in and L. Flores went out., at minute 85 F. A. Gil Mosquera came in and J. Mosquera went out., at minute 85 F. Hinestroza came in and C. De Las Salas went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Bucaramanga
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