Atlético fight back: Hulk shines, Rony scores twice to beat Sport | OneFootball

Atlético achieved a resounding victory on Saturday afternoon (08), defeating Sport 4-2 in a comeback at Ilha do Retiro, in the 33rd round of the Brazilian Championship. Even with an alternative lineup, Jorge Sampaoli’s team showed great resilience to overturn a 2-0 deficit and secure three important points in the standings.

The goals for Galo were scored by Hulk, Rony (2x), and Alexsander. On the rubro-negro side, Léo Pereira netted both goals for the Pernambuco team, who had taken a comfortable lead at the start of the second half.

First half: Galo presses, but Sport scores

Even with a mixed squad, Atlético dominated the action in the opening half. With Igor Gomes, Rony, and Natanael, the team from Minas created at least three great opportunities but were denied by the post, a save from goalkeeper Gabriel, and an inaccurate finish.

On Sport’s first attack, came the punishment. At 16 minutes, Léo Pereira received a good pass from Lucas Kal and finished across goal to open the scoring: 1-0 for the home team.

Second half: alvinegro comeback and lightning turnaround

After the break, Sampaoli brought on some starters, introducing Dudu and Guilherme Arana. Galo had clear chances with Igor Gomes and Biel but couldn’t equalize.

Sport, on the other hand, was clinical. At 17 minutes, Léo Pereira again capitalized on a rebound in the box and extended the lead: 2-0.

The disadvantage woke Atlético up. Sampaoli sent on Hulk, Alexsander, and Gustavo Scarpa, and the reaction was immediate. At 23 minutes, Hulk struck a powerful free kick, goalkeeper Gabriel fumbled, and Galo pulled one back. Two minutes later, Rony equalized after a precise cross from Scarpa.

The turnaround came at 36 minutes, with Alexsander finishing off a beautiful team move after an assist from Hulk. And the number 7 was involved in the fourth goal as well: at 38, he made a brilliant solo run and set up Rony to slot home and seal the score — 4-2.

Standings and next fixture

With the result, Atlético reached 43 points, climbing to 10th place, still with a game in hand. Sport, meanwhile, remains at the bottom of the table, with only 17 points.

Galo returns to the pitch on Wednesday (12), when they face Fortaleza at Arena MRV, at 8:30 p.m.

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