Dudu scores as Atlético-MG snatch draw at Del Valle in Sul-Americana | OneFootball

This Tuesday, at Banco Guayaquil Stadium, Atlético-MG secured an important 1-1 draw against Independiente del Valle in the first leg of the Copa Sudamericana semifinal. The Ecuadorian goal was scored from the penalty spot in the first half by Sornoza, a former Corinthians and Fluminense player. However, in stoppage time of the second half, Dudu combined with Hulk to level the score. It was the first goal for the number 92 wearing the Minas Gerais team’s shirt.

Match Situation

With the draw in the first leg, whoever wins in Belo Horizonte advances to the final of the tournament. If the match ends in another draw, the decision will go to penalties. The second leg takes place next Tuesday at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time) at Arena MRV.

On the other side of the bracket, Universidad de Chile and Lanús are battling for a spot in the grand final of the competition. The first leg takes place this Thursday at 7:00 p.m. at Estadio Nacional Julio Martinez Pradanos, in Chile.

📋 Match Summary

🔵⚫️ INDEPENDIENTE DEL VALLE 1 X 1 ATLÉTICO-MG ⚫️⚪️

🏆 Competition: First leg of the Copa Sudamericana semifinal 🏟️ Venue: Banco Guayaquil Stadium, in Guayaquil (ECU) 📅 Date: October 21, 2025 (Tuesday) ⏰ Time: 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time)

Goals

⚽ Sornoza, from the penalty spot, 11′ of the 2nd half (Independiente del Valle) ⚽ Dudu, 46′ of the 2nd half (Atlético-MG)

How was the match?

First half

At 6 minutes, after a foul committed by Ruan on Patrik Mercado, the referee, after a VAR review, awarded a penalty to Independiente. Midfielder Sornoza took the kick with style into the top left corner, giving Everson no chance and opening the scoring for the home team.

Second half

Atlético-MG came back from halftime trying to press and created some opportunities with Bernard, Arana, and Rony, but were stopped by Independiente’s well-organized defense. At 15 minutes, Bernard had a great chance on a counterattack, but Villar stretched out and made the save. Gustavo Scarpa and Natanael also tried from outside the box, without success.

In the end, at 46 minutes, Galo equalized. Dudu passed to Hulk inside the box. Number 7, with little angle, returned the ball to number 92, who, inside the six-yard box and unmarked, only had to tap it into the net.

Upcoming Matches

Independiente del Valle

Atlético-MG vs Independiente del Valle – second leg of the Copa Sudamericana semifinal Date and time: 10/28 (Tuesday), at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time) Venue: Arena MRV, in Belo Horizonte (MG)

Atlético-MG

Atlético-MG vs Ceará – 30th round of the Brazilian Championship Date and time: 10/25 (Saturday) at 4:00 p.m. (Brasília time) Venue: Arena MRV, in Belo Horizonte (MG)

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