Atlético fight back at Manduzão, unbeaten and chasing URT | OneFootball

Atlético showed great resilience and came from behind to defeat Pouso Alegre 3-1 on Saturday afternoon (31st) at Manduzão Stadium, in the group stage of the Campeonato Mineiro. Even after falling behind on the scoreboard, Galo dominated the second half, built the result with authority, and remains unbeaten this season.

Pousão took the lead at the 21st minute of the first half. Gabriel Tota won the battle with Preciado and, from outside the box, struck a beautiful shot, leaving the Atlético goalkeeper with no chance and opening the scoring for the home side.

Atlético’s response came right at the start of the second half. With a much more aggressive approach, the Minas Gerais team equalized at the 5th minute: Gustavo Scarpa delivered a precise cross and Reinier rose well to head the ball in, leveling the score at Manduzão. The turnaround didn’t take long. At the 8th minute, Cuello played a nice one-two with Reinier on the left, reached the byline, and attempted a cross. The ball deflected off the defense and ended up in the back of the net, putting Galo ahead.

In the final stretch of the match, Atlético sealed the score with a stunning goal. At the 42nd minute, Ruan Tressoldi started the play still in the defensive half, recovering the ball. The defender advanced, received the ball on the left from Igor Gomes, cut past the marker, and finished with style into the corner, sealing Atlético’s 3-1 victory.

With this result, Galo reached 10 points and moved up to second place in Group A, behind only URT, while also maintaining their unbeaten run this season.

Atlético returns to the field next Wednesday (4th) at 7:00 PM, when they face Red Bull Bragantino at Cícero de Souza Marques Stadium in Bragança Paulista, for the second round of the Campeonato Brasileiro. In the Mineiro, the team will host Athletic on Saturday (7th) at 6:30 PM at Arena MRV.

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