“Bernard scores to give Atlético Mineiro a 1-0 lead, capitalizing on a rare attacking move after Bragantino had a shot saved moments earlier.”
Pivotal“Bragantino make a double substitution, bringing on Mateo Cassierra and Victor Hugo in an attempt to inject energy and find an equalizer.”
“Fred picks up a late yellow card as Atlético Mineiro see out the final moments under sustained Bragantino pressure.”
Atlético Mineiro
Bragantino
Outstanding performance
Atlético Mineiro•GoalkeeperAtlético Mineiro produced a disciplined, low-possession performance, content to sit back and strike on the counter, and it paid off emphatically through Bernard's 18th-minute finish. Bragantino controlled the game thereafter, dominating with 60% possession, 23 shots to 8, and 10 corners to 5, but could not find a way past a resolute Atlético defense that made 27 tackles and goalkeeper who produced 7 saves. Despite throwing on six substitutes in the second half in search of an equalizer, Bragantino's profligacy in front of goal - creating just one big chance to Atlético's two - proved costly. For Atlético Mineiro, the win is a huge boost given their mid-table position, while Bragantino will be frustrated to leave with nothing despite such clear statistical dominance.
How entertaining was this match?
Igor Gomes is substituted off for Zander Mateo Casierra Cabezas.
Fernando Dos Santos Pedro takes a right-footed shot but misses.
Fernando Dos Santos Pedro takes a left-footed shot but misses.
Offside.
Yellow card shown to Ignacio Sosa Ospital.
Lucas Henrique Barbosa takes a left-footed shot, but it is saved.
Lucas Henrique Barbosa takes a left-footed shot, but it is saved.
Corner awarded.
Fernando Dos Santos Pedro takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
Lucas Henrique Barbosa takes a left-footed shot but misses.
Zander Mateo Casierra Cabezas takes a right-footed shot but misses.
Corner awarded.
Jose Herrera comes on for Eric Dos Santos Rodrigues.
Isidro Pitta comes on for Eduardo Sasha.
Corner awarded.
Renan Augusto Lodi Dos Santos takes a left-footed shot but misses.
Renan Augusto Lodi Dos Santos takes a left-footed shot but misses.
Substitution: Alexsander comes on for Bernard Anicio Caldeira Duarte.
Fernando Dos Santos Pedro takes a left-footed shot but misses.
Henry Mosquera takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
Corner awarded.
Henry Mosquera takes a right-footed shot, but it's blocked.
Corner awarded.
Lucas Henrique Barbosa attempts a header but misses the shot.
Lucas Henrique Barbosa is on, and Wallace Yan is off.
Henry Mosquera takes a left-footed shot, but it's blocked.
Corner awarded.
Fernando Dos Santos Pedro attempts a header but misses the shot.
Corner awarded.
Wallace Yan takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
Shot by Eduardo Sasha with his right foot, but it's saved.
Corner awarded.
Fernando Dos Santos Pedro takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
Victor Hugo Gomes Silva is on, and Mamady Cisse is off.
On Zander Mateo Casierra Cabezas, off Reinier Jesus Carvalho.
Corner awarded.
Marques Gustavo attempted a header but missed the shot.
Eduardo Sasha's header is saved.
Corner awarded.
Henry Mosquera takes a right-footed shot but misses.
Offside.
Henry Mosquera comes on for Agustin SantAnna.
Ignacio Sosa Ospital comes on for Fabio Silva de Freitas.
First half ends with the score at 1-0.
Corner awarded.
Marques Gustavo takes a shot with his head but misses.
Eric Dos Santos Rodrigues takes a shot with his head, but it's saved.
Eric Dos Santos Rodrigues attempts a header but misses the shot.
Reinier Jesus Carvalho attempts a header but misses the shot.
Corner awarded.
Fernando Dos Santos Pedro takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
Fabio Silva de Freitas takes a left-footed shot, but it's blocked.
Agustin SantAnna's right-footed shot is blocked.
Fernando Dos Santos Pedro takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
Corner awarded.
Corner awarded.
Leonardo Duarte Da Silva is substituted off for Vitor Hugo Franchescoli de Souza.
Corner awarded.
Shot by Frederico Rodrigues Santos with his right foot, but it misses the target.
Corner awarded.
Renan Augusto Lodi Dos Santos takes a left-footed shot, but it's saved.
BernardShot! Bernard Anicio Caldeira Duarte takes a left-footed shot and scores.
Goal! Bernard Anicio Caldeira Duarte scores to make it 1-0.
Frederico Rodrigues Santos takes a left-footed shot, but it is saved.
Offside.
Eduardo Santos comes on for Alix Vinicius de Souza Sampaio.
Kick-off! The referee is Lucas Casagrande.
Atlético Mineiro welcome a misfiring Bragantino side to Arena MRV with the hosts sitting comfortably above their visitors in the table. Despite a lengthy absentee list for Eduardo Domínguez, Atlético's home form and Bragantino's winless league run make this a must-watch mismatch on paper.
