Rony back on the scoresheet as Atlético-MG see off Sport in the Brasileirão | OneFootball

This Wednesday, in a match valid for the 14th (delayed) round of the Brazilian Championship, Atlético-MG hosted Sport at Arena MRV, won 3-1, and extended their unbeaten streak at home. Vitor Hugo, Guilherme Arana, and Rony scored for Galo, while Derick Lacerda scored for the visitors.

And now?

With the victory, Atlético-MG reached 32 points, now in 14th place on the table, and extended their unbeaten streak at home to five games (three wins and two draws). On the other hand, after being defeated, Sport remained with 16 points, in the 20th and last position.

Match Summary

ATLÉTICO-MG 3 x 1 SPORT

Competition: 14th round of the Brazilian Championship  Location: Arena MRV, in Belo Horizonte (MG)  Date: October 8, 2025 (Wednesday)  Time: at 7 PM (Brasília time)  Yellow Cards: Guilherme Arana, Igor Gomes, and Hulk (Atlético-MG) / Ramon Menezes and Rivera (Sport)  Red Cards: None

Refereeing

GOALS:

Vitor Hugo, at 9′ of the 1st half (Atlético-MG) Guilherme Arana, at 38′ of the 1st half (Atlético-MG) Rony, at 16′ of the 2nd half (Atlético-MG) Derick Lacerda, at 36′ of the 2nd half (Sport)

ATLÉTICO-MG

Everson; Lyanco (Ruan), Vitor Hugo, and Saravia; Arana (Caio Paulista), Fausto Vera, Igor Gomes, Bernard (Natanael), and Scarpa (Hulk); Rony and Dudu (Biel) Coach: Jorge Sampaoli

SPORT Gabriel; Aderlan (Matheus Alexandre), Rafael Thyere, Ramon Menezes, and Luan Cândido; Igor Cariús (Romarinho), Rivera, Hyoran (Sérgio Oliveira), and Zé Lucas (Lucas Lima), Matheusinho, and Derik Coach: Daniel Paulista

How the game went

Vitor Hugo opened the scoring for Atlético-MG just eight minutes into the first half. After a corner kick by Bernard, Rony headed the ball, and it fell to the defender, who finished first-time to score.

At 38 minutes of the first half, Atlético-MG increased the lead. After a poorly cleared ball by Sport's defense, Igor Gomes shot, and the ball hit Thyere. On the rebound, Arana sent it to the back of the net.

Rony scored the third for Atlético-MG at 16 minutes of the second half. Biel sprinted down the left side and passed to the former Palmeiras striker, who finished firmly.

Sport reduced the deficit at 36 minutes of the second half when Derik Lacerda received the ball in the area and shot, but the ball hit Ruan's hand, and the referee awarded a penalty. The striker himself converted the penalty.

Next match for Atlético-MG

Next match for Sport

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