News in English:
Atlético Mineiro Secures Victory in Tense Match Against Ceará in Fortaleza
Fortaleza, Ceará – In a hard-fought match at the Estádio Governador Plácido Aderaldo Castelo, Atlético Mineiro defeated Ceará in a game marked by tension and cards. The match, corresponding to the 11th round of the Brazilian Serie A, ended with a score of 1-0 in favor of the visiting team.
Atlético Mineiro dominated ball possession with 54% compared to Ceará’s 46%. However, Ceará generated more goal-scoring opportunities, with 14 total shots, although only 3 of them were on target. Atlético Mineiro, on the other hand, had 8 shots, 4 of which were on target.
The match was characterized by physical play and a contested midfield, resulting in numerous fouls on both sides, 15 for each team. Referee Alex Gomes Stefano showed several yellow cards, the first to Diego of Ceará in the 36th minute and another to A. Franco of Atlético-MG in the 44th minute. The second half continued with the same intensity, with yellow cards for Lyanco of Atlético Mineiro in the 50th minute and for Everson in the 90th minute. The situation worsened towards the end of the match when Lyanco received a second yellow and, consequently, a red card in the 90th minute.
The only goal of the match came in the 78th minute, scored by Rony for Atlético Mineiro, with no apparent assist. Despite Ceará’s efforts to equalize, Atlético Mineiro managed to maintain the lead and take all three points home.
Substitutions atletico-mg: at minute 46 Hulk came in and Vitor Hugo went out., at minute 66 Renzo Saravia came in and Natanael went out., at minute 66 Junior Santos came in and Igor Gomes went out., at minute 83 Gabriel Menino came in and Gustavo Scarpa went out., at minute 90 Igor Rabello came in and Patrick Silva went out.
Substitutions ceara: at minute 73 Lele came in and Pedro Raul went out., at minute 73 Romulo came in and Pedro Henrique went out., at minute 82 Bruno Tubarao came in and Fernando Sobral went out., at minute 87 Lourenco came in and Lucas Mugni went out., at minute 87 Aylon came in and A. Galeano went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Ceara
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