Galo lead, concede equaliser, poor run goes on this season | OneFootball

Atlético and Santos ended in a 1 x 1 draw at Arena MRV this Sunday (14). In a match valid for the 23rd round of the Brazilian Championship, the team from Minas Gerais even took the lead in the second half, when they had one more player on the field, with a goal from Igor Gomes. But after a mistake by Lyanco and a committed penalty, Tiquinho Soares gave the final numbers to the game.

With the result, Atlético maintains its terrible phase in the season, suffering the 5th game without a win - 4 losses and 1 draw. In the Brasileirão the situation remains delicate. With the point earned, Atlético reached 25, in 13th position. They are only 3 points more than Vitória, the first team in the relegation zone.

Next round the match is complicated, against Botafogo in Rio de Janeiro. The game will take place on Saturday (20), at Nilton Santos Stadium, the Engenhão. Before that, Galo faces Bolívar (BOL), at the altitude of La Paz, on Wednesday (17), for the Copa Sudamericana.

THE GAME

The match had two very distinct halves. In the first, Santos was far superior to the team from Minas Gerais, easily controlling the midfield. Thus, Atlético practically did not reach the offensive field and saw Peixe create the clearest chances.

Returning from the break, Sampaoli made two changes to the team. The coach took out Rony and Fausto Vera, for the entries of Alexsander and Igor Gomes.

With the changes, Atlético improved, managed to compete more in midfield and have more possession of the ball. When Galo was already better, Santos had Zé Ivaldo sent off, after receiving a second yellow card. And 4 minutes later, Igor Gomes opened the scoring. Scarpa made a beautiful launch, leaving Igor Gomes face to face with Gabriel Brazão. The midfielder with a light touch, finished for the goal.

With the advantage on the field and on the scoreboard, Galo began to pace the match more without suffering in the defensive sector. But at 42 minutes, after a launch on the left side, Lyanco failed and ended up knocking down Tiquinho Soares inside the area. Penalty marked and converted by the Santos striker.

After conceding the goal, Atlético pressed and created at least 3 great opportunities, but stopped in great saves by Diógenes, who replaced Brazão (injured).

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