📹 Atlético fall short, disappoint fans and now face the play-offs | OneFootball

Atlético did not achieve the goal set before the ball rolled at Arena MRV on Thursday night (29).

They needed to beat Cienciano in front of the crowd, but ended up with a 1-1 draw and were booed.

They will need the playoffs to continue in the Copa Sudamericana.

Check out the match highlights below (Available only in Brazil)

Frustrations, relief, and tension

Galo tried from the start. Rony made his traditional celebration just ten minutes in. But VAR "said no" after an offside review.

Rony would score another. But was frustrated again with an offside called on the field.

Atlético deserved the goal. Which came at 43 minutes.

Corner taken by Hulk and goal by Lyanco (43').

However, the crowd went into halftime worried after Lyanco's penalty. And a goal by Cueva, that one, at 52'.

Unsuccessful attempts

Atlético faced an opponent that handled the ball well when in possession - with Cueva standing out.

But they were the ones who attacked more in the second half.

The mission, however, was to be competent.

Technically, Cuca's team fell short.

It was not a flashy game from several players who tend to decide.

And Atlético's reality will be to face the playoff.

📊 Group situation and schedule 📅

Atlético reached nine points. And saw Cienciano reach ten.

They had the third-best campaign among the second-placed teams in the Sula group stage.

And, with that, they will face Colombian Atlético Bucaramanga.

Who had the third-worst campaign among the third-placed teams in the Libertadores.

The return match will be in Belo Horizonte.

Galo will refocus on the Brasileirão.

On Sunday (1), they will go to Arena Castelão to face Ceará.

Match for the 11th round of the competition.

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