Galo press, earn a goalless draw and decide away from home | OneFootball

Atlético drew 0-0 with Juventude on Saturday night (1), at Arena MRV, in the first leg of the Copa do Brasil round of 16. In front of 37,041 fans, Galo controlled the action for much of the match, created the main attacking chances, but could not turn its dominance into a lead on the scoreboard.

The team coached by Eduardo Domínguez took the field with Everson; Preciado, Ruan, Lyanco and Renan Lodi; Tomás Pérez, Maycon, Victor Hugo and Bernard; Dudu and Cassierra.

From the opening minutes, Atlético tried to take control of the match, keeping possession and occupying the attacking half. Galo looked to create space mainly down the flanks and threatened with aerial plays and mid-range shots. But they could not break the deadlock.

Now, the place in the Copa do Brasil quarterfinals will be decided in next Tuesday’s (4) clash, at 7:30 p.m., at Alfredo Jaconi. Whoever wins advances. In the event of another draw, qualification will be decided by a penalty shootout.

Match details

🏆 Copa do Brasil – Round of 16 (first leg)

Atlético 0 x 0 Juventude

📍 Arena MRV, Belo Horizonte (MG)

👥 Attendance: 37,041

💰 Revenue: R$ 1,953,201.28

Atlético: Everson; Preciado (Natanael), Ruan, Lyanco and Renan Lodi; Tomás Pérez, Maycon (Alan Minda), Victor Hugo (Igor Gomes) and Bernard (Cuello); Dudu (Borbas) and Cassierra. Coach: Eduardo Domínguez.

Juventude: Jandrei; Gabriel Pinheiro, Titi, Marcos Paulo and Aderlan (Nathan Santos); Lucas Mineiro, Raí Silva and Patryck (Diogo Barbosa); Fábio Lima (Luan Martins), MP and Alisson Safira (Alan Kardec). Coach: Maurício Barbieri.

🟨 Yellow cards: Bernard and Cuello (Atlético); Aderlan and Alisson Safira (Juventude).

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