The Rooster was strong and avenging on Colombian soil.
It conquered a BIG win against Bucaramanga on Thursday night (17) playing at the Américo Montanini Stadium.
After suffering (a lot) in the first half, the Rooster overcame an expulsion and celebrated a valuable 1-0 win away from home.
Hulk's goal in the duel for the first leg of the playoffs of the South American Cup after standout performances by Everson and Igor Gomes, for example.
It was the only positive result for the Brazilian teams after the defeats of Vasco and Grêmio and the draw of Bahia.
But… what a struggle! 🥵
There was balance in ball possession in the initial stage.
But it was up to the home team to be more aggressive.
Everson made at least four great saves.
Lyanco was another who made a difference.
Reaction, expulsion, and penalty 💪🏽
Atlético only made Quintana work at three points in the final stage, when Rony got the better of the marking.
Shortly after, Alan Franco saw the red card go up after entering Sambueza.
Making the Atlético scenario more complicated.
And then Igor Gomes – who had just entered – suffered a penalty.
And Hulk celebrated his 127th goal with the Galo shirt (20').
The Rooster's posture in the sequence was close to ideal.
They managed to contain the momentum of an opponent who tried to launch themselves into the attack.
And didn't suffer as much.
The final minutes were ten against ten, as Igor Gomes again made a difference by "forcing" the second yellow card for Duarte.
Atlético escaped defeat in the 1st half, Cuca lost another midfielder, but the performance in the final stage was positive.
Schedule 📅
The return will be next Thursday (24), at the Arena MRV.
With the advantage of a draw for Atlético.
Whoever advances will face the Argentine Godoy Cruz in the round of 16 of the South American Cup.
Before that, the Rooster will have a challenge for the 15th round of the Brazilian Championship.
On Sunday (20), the challenge will be against Palmeiras at the Allianz Parque.
This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.
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