Vitor Hugo header lifts Atlético Mineiro to ninth | OneFootball

Atlético Mineiro beat Vasco da Gama 1-0 at São Januário to climb from 13th to ninth in the Brasileirão.

Vasco flew out of the blocks, with Everson tipping away Cláudio Spinelli's header and thwarting Johan Rojas early on.

In the 32nd minute, Vitor Hugo glanced in Bernard's cross following a corner to put Galo ahead.

After the restart, Adson drew another sharp stop and Bruno Lopes was denied from close range as Vasco piled on crosses, but Everson stood firm.

Late in the second half, Renan Lodi went off injured and was replaced by Kauã Pascini.

Vasco registered 26 attempts and 59.9% possession. Galo produced 10 attempts. Everson finished with eight saves.

Vasco visit Vitória next. Galo host Bahia next.