📹 Dudu scores as Atlético hold Del Valle in Sula semi | OneFootball

In Ecuador, Atlético-MG drew 1-1 with Independiente del Valle this Tuesday (21st), in the first leg of the semifinals of the Conmebol Sudamericana Cup.

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The first half was tough for Galo, who fell behind on the scoreboard just 10 minutes in.

After Ruan Tressoldi brought down Mercado in the box, Sornoza converted the penalty with style to put the Ecuadorians ahead.

With little offensive power, Atlético-MG had a chance to equalize still in the first half, but Bernard sent the rebound from Scarpa’s beautiful shot straight into the goalkeeper’s hands.

After the break, Galo improved, and Del Valle barely threatened.

Bernard had another great chance, but was stopped by goalkeeper Villar.

And, in stoppage time, Hulk entered the box and, face to face with the goalkeeper, assisted Dudu to level the score.

This was the first goal of the former Cruzeiro striker wearing the Galo shirt after 13 matches. That’s 612 minutes on the pitch without a direct contribution to a goal.

🚦 What’s next

With this result, whoever wins next Tuesday (28th), at Arena MRV, will go to the final of the tournament, on November 22nd, in Bolivia.

If there is another draw, the spot will be decided by penalties.

Galo returns to the field on Saturday (25th), when they host Ceará at Arena MRV, for round 30 of the Brasileirão.

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