Galinho lose to Grêmio, need big win at Arena MRV for U17 title | OneFootball

Atlético-MG started at a disadvantage in the decision of the Under-17 Brazilian Championship. On the night of last Monday (13), Galinho was defeated by Grêmio 4-1 at Arena do Grêmio, in Porto Alegre, in the first leg of the grand final. Now, the team from Minas Gerais will need to win by three goals in the return match, next Saturday (18), at 11 a.m., at Arena MRV, to claim the unprecedented title.

The Tricolor Gaúcho began the match at a high pace and opened the scoring just 7 minutes into the first half, with Lucca taking advantage of a rebound in the box. At the 34th minute, forward Roger extended the lead with a free kick after defender Samuel Deus committed a foul at the edge of the area and was sent off, leaving Atlético with one player less. Four minutes later, João Borne scored the third for the home team, capitalizing on a cross from the right.

After the break, Grêmio maintained control and scored the fourth goal just 3 minutes in, again with Lucca. Atlético pulled one back in the next play, at the 4th minute, with Mosquito, finishing from the edge of the area.

With one player down since the first half, Galinho struggled to contain the momentum of the Gaúchos and now needs a great result at home to overturn the deficit.

The return match will be played at Arena MRV, in Belo Horizonte, and will decide the Brazilian champion of the category. In case of a tie on aggregate, the title will be decided by penalties.

Ticket Sales

Ticket sales for the Under-17 Brazilian Championship final begin this Tuesday (14), at 10 a.m. Tickets cost R$20.00. Galo na Veia members — of all categories, including GNV da Massa — pay half price, that is, R$10.00. Tickets are available at ingressos.galonaveia.com.br.

All information about ticket sales can be found at: https://atletico.com.br/venda-de-ingressos-final-brasileiro-sub-17/

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