Galo beat Juventude to reach the Copa do Brasil quarter-finals | OneFootball

Atlético are through to the quarterfinals of the Copa do Brasil. On Tuesday night (4), Galo beat Juventude 1-0 at Alfredo Jaconi Stadium in Caxias do Sul (RS) and secured a place among the final eight in the national competition. The goal that sealed qualification came in the 49th minute of the second half, through Alan Minda, who pounced on a loose ball inside the box to find the net and spark Atlético’s celebrations.

After the draw in the first leg at Arena MRV, the tie remained open until stoppage time. Superior for much of the match, Atlético controlled possession, created the best chances, and were rewarded for their persistence in the closing moments.

Galo started the match imposing their rhythm and finished the first half with more possession and attacking volume. Victor Hugo threatened early on, Lyanco looked dangerous in aerial plays, and Cissé also tried his luck from outside the box.

The best chance of the first half came in the 31st minute. Victor Hugo reached the byline and delivered a perfect cross for Cuello, whose powerful header struck the crossbar.

After the break, Atlético turned up the pressure even more. Eduardo Domínguez’s side took over in the attacking half, pinned Juventude back in their own end, and pushed for the goal that would seal qualification throughout the second half.

The introductions of Igor Gomes, Dudu, Alan Minda, and Maycon gave the team fresh energy, and they kept pushing until they were rewarded in stoppage time.

⚽ Minda decides it in stoppage time

When the tie seemed headed for penalties, Atlético found the goal that sent them through.

In the 49th minute of the second half, after an aerial challenge inside the box, Gabriel Pinheiro got a touch on the ball, Nathan Santos failed to clear it, and Alan Minda stayed alert until the very end to bundle it into the net and secure a 1-0 win for Atlético.

It was the goal that confirmed Atlético’s place in the Copa do Brasil quarterfinals.

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🖤🤍 The Massa made the difference

Even far from Belo Horizonte, Atlético had the unconditional support of the Massa. The away section at Alfredo Jaconi was packed with Atlético fans, who drove the team on from start to finish. Their chants rang out throughout the match and gave the side even more strength in the closing stretch, when persistence was needed until the goal that sealed qualification finally arrived.

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📅 Schedule

Having advanced to the quarterfinals, Atlético now await the CBF draw to learn their next opponent in the competition. The next round matches are scheduled for August 26 and 27 for the first legs, and September 2 and 3 for the return legs.

Before that, Galo turn their attention back to the Brazilian Championship. Next Saturday (8), at 6:30 p.m., the team will face Remo at Mangueirão Stadium in Belém (PA), in the 21st round of the competition.

📋 Match details

Juventude 0 x 1 Atlético🏆 Copa do Brasil – Round of 16 (second leg)

📍 Venue: Alfredo Jaconi Stadium, Caxias do Sul (RS)

⚽ Goal

🟨 Yellow cards

Juventude: Alisson Safira and Gabriel Pinheiro.

Atlético: Ruan.

📋 Atlético

Everson; Natanael, Lyanco, Ruan and Renan Lodi; Alan Franco (Alan Minda), Cissé (Igor Gomes) and Victor Hugo (Maycon); Bernard (Dudu), Cuello and Cassierra.

Coach: Eduardo Domínguez.

📋 Juventude

Jandrei; Gabriel Pinheiro, Titi and Marcos Paulo; Aderlan (Nathan Santos), Lucas Mineiro, Rai Silva, Patryck Lanza (Diogo Barbosa) and MP. (Pablo Roberto); Fábio Lima (Luis Amarilla) and Alisson Safira (Luan Martins).

Coach: Maurício Barbieri.

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