Atlético-MG responded to the need to improve in the Brazilian Nationals with a concrete victory over Atlético-GO. And the 4-1 evidenced the lack that important players made to the team in the previous rounds. With Savarino and Nacho, another Rooster attacked the Dragon in Mineirão. The final balance is one of positivity and praise, also for pieces that overcame obstacles and joined the team’s good collective performance.
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Atlético-GO’s defense was the highlight of Serie A. Seven matches with three conceded goals. In the first half, the number of goals against doubled. Galo pressed, stole the ball in attack and had inspired nights by Matías Zaracho and Nacho Fernández in submissions. For those who entered the field with no left-back available, Cuca hit the lineup with Tchê Tchê, the wild card. Well in marking and exiting the ball.
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The Voice of the Fans – Markin: “It’s very satisfying to see the Hulk fight”
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On the other side, Mariano got Guga’s spot and was one of the best players on the field. Helped in marking, crossed, made steals of essential balls to create attacks. The shots that did not come against Chapecoense, Ceará and Santos found a fatal fate against Atlético-GO, although, especially in the second half, and in the thirst to kill Hulk’s fast, Galo could have killed the game sooner.
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Nacho celebrates goal for Atlético-MG — Photo: Pedro Souza/Atlético-MG
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Atlético-GO went to half-time decreasing to 3-1 in a move of bad luck from Atlético’s defense, so criticized and, even though it suffered some scares, had a night of safety from Everson. The goalkeeper, rightly blamed for the defeat by Ceará, knows that the position takes you from hell to heaven. Complicated defenses at close range to ensure peace of mind.
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Praising Nacho Fernández is like raining in the wet. And to think that there were four games away from the club, one for the flu and three for Covid. The final move of the match, of Atlético’s fourth goal, summarizes what was seen in Mineirão. Matías Zaracho retrieves the ball from the cart (a complete midfielder, who disarms, creates, finishes – but needs rhythm) and Tchê Tchê, pure delivery, gives the pass for Hulk to score with Hyoran and give a millimeter pass for Nacho to get stoned at the angle .
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Atlético-MG team — Photo: Fernando Moreno/AGIF
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A victory of hope and relief for the moment, to insert Atlético into a July of pure adrenaline, with games for the Brazilian, Boca Juniors in Libertadores, Bahia in the Copa do Brasil (the return is on August 4th). Other players will still return, from Copa América, from the DM, and coach Cuca emphasizes that he is a team under construction.
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Swings will happen, it’s not because lost everyone is bad. And not because he won well, that Galo will be champion of everything. Atlético played collectively consciously, occupying spaces, exchanging quick passes and still have ballast to evolve and, for example, make Everson’s beautiful white uniform cleaner at the final whistle.
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