Atlético-MG react, but are held to a draw by Chapecoense | OneFootball

Atlético-MG had to come from behind and drew 1-1 with Chapecoense in the Brazilian Championship. After creating several chances early in the match, the team from Minas Gerais conceded to Túlio Eduardo in the 44th minute of the first half.

In the second half, they increased the pressure and found the equalizer through Mateo Cassierra in the 23rd minute. Atlético ended the first half with greater attacking volume. The dominance was also reflected in the numbers: Galo had 61% possession and ten shots, compared to Chapecoense’s five.

Galo creates chances, but suffers late in the half

Atlético-MG started on the front foot and hit the crossbar just three minutes in, with Alexsander’s shot after a move built by Bernard. Shortly after, Fred had a clear chance, but Dudu Marques saved Chapecoense on the goal line.

The pressure continued, but the team from Minas Gerais could not turn its dominance into a goal. In the 22nd minute, Alexsander did find the net after a pass from Tomás Cuello, but the play was ruled out for offside.

Just when Atlético-MG seemed to be in control, Verdão do Oeste Catarinense found space. In the 44th minute, Dudu Marques pushed forward down the right and crossed for Túlio Eduardo to finish the move and open the scoring.

Mateo Cassierra puts Atlético back in the game

The picture changed after halftime. Chapecoense began to struggle to get out of their defensive half, while Atlético increased their attacking presence and started threatening the opposition box more frequently.

The main chances came through Bernard, Tomás Cuello, and other players who began operating closer to the area. In the 20th minute, Cuello nearly equalized after a cross from Renan Lodi, but the ball went just wide of the post.

The pressure finally paid off in the 23rd minute. Bernard made an individual run down the left and found Cassierra, who got in front of the defense and redirected it home to score the equalizer. It was the striker’s third goal in the competition.

After drawing level, Galo kept pushing for the winner. Natanael forced Anderson into a fingertip save in the 32nd minute, while Cuello had another chance two minutes later. Chapecoense also had an opportunity to regain the lead.

In the 35th minute, Maurício Garcez received a long ball in a favorable position, entered the box, and fired a low shot wide. In the closing minutes, Atlético-MG kept up the pressure but could not find the winning goal.

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