Junior Alonso rues goals but backs Atlético-MG to turn it around | OneFootball

After the 2-0 defeat to Cruzeiro, on Wednesday, at Arena MRV, defender Junior Alonso acknowledged Atlético-MG's mistakes and emphasized the need for recovery in the return match of the Copa do Brasil quarterfinals.

"Talking is hard. What we have to do is on the field. Today, until their goal, we were controlling the game well, and then, we again conceded a goal from a set piece. What we can do is work and try to turn the game around at Mineirão. It's not a big difference, we are confident that we will fight until the end," said the Paraguayan defender to Prime Video.

The classic was balanced in the first stage, but Cruzeiro was more effective in the second half. Fabrício Bruno opened the scoring four minutes in, with a shot from outside the box, and Kaio Jorge extended the lead at 18, taking advantage of an assist from the same defender after a corner kick. With the victory, Raposa takes the advantage to the return match.

The decisive match is scheduled for September 11, at 7:30 pm (Brasília time), at Mineirão. Cruzeiro plays for a draw to advance, while Atlético needs to win by two goals difference to take the decision to penalties.

Atlético-MG, with Junior Alonso, returns to the field next Sunday, at 6:30 pm (Brasília time), when they face Vitória at Barradão, for the 22nd round of the Brazilian Championship.

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