Atlético-MG secured a heroic qualification for the Copa do Brasil round of 16 this Wednesday (13).
After having a player sent off just three minutes into the match, the team struggled against Ceará, who even went 2-0 up on the scoreboard.
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Galo took the decision over who would advance to penalties with a goal at the end of the second half, scored by youngster Kauã Pascini.
And then it was Everson’s turn to shine once again. The goalkeeper saved two spot-kicks and converted his own to send Atlético-MG through.
The team from Minas Gerais took the field with the advantage after winning the first leg 2-1, but the course of the tie quickly began to change.
Just three minutes into the match, Mamady Cissé was sent off after pulling down Fernandinho inside the box.
The incident resulted in a penalty, which was taken and converted by Alex Silva.
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Before the 20-minute mark of the first half, Melk found the net again, but the goal was disallowed after a VAR review for a foul on Everson.
But Ceará remained the better side on the pitch and scored their second soon after, following a defensive blunder by Atlético.
Renan Lodi cleared an effort almost off the line, but sent the ball onto Everson’s back and it bounced into the net.
The home side continued to control the game, looking closer to scoring a third than to conceding Atlético’s first.
Galo’s first shot of the match came only in the 41st minute of the second half, through Cassierra.
And the Colombian was crucial in the goal that gave Atlético new life, producing a fine pass to put Kauã Pascini in position to make it 2-1.
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It was only the first goal for the 18-year-old among the professionals.
In the penalty shootout, Everson shone and sent Atlético-MG into the round of 16.
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