Athletic Club was efficient and beat Atl.Mineiro in the first leg

For Key 1 of the Brazil – Campeonato Mineiro 2023 tournament, Athletic Club won by the minimum against Atl.Mineiro. The local scored the only goal of the game 48 minutes into the first half, through Jonathan, from the penalty spot.

Hulk squandered the chance to equalize for Atlético Mineiro as he failed to convert from a penalty in the 77th minute of the second half.

The best man of the match was Jonathan. The Athletic Club striker scored 1 goal.

Júlio César also distinguished himself in Joaquim Portugal. The Athletic Club keeper excelled saving 4 shots.

The constant interruptions made a stalled game, which was marred by fouls. The warnings were numerous: Danilo Cardoso, Rayan, Eduardo Vargas, Welinton, Igor Gomes, Vinicius Silva, Douglas Pelé, Jonathan, Diego Fumaça, Edson Miranda and Hulk.

Athletic Club manager Roger Silva proposed a 4-3-3 formation with Júlio César in goal; Douglas Pelé, Danilo Cardoso, Rayan and Vinicius Silva on the defensive line; Diego Fumaça, Rómulo and David Braga in the middle; and Welinton, Alason Carioca and Jonathan on offense.

For their part, Eduardo Coudet’s team entered the field with a 4-3-3 pattern with Éverson under the three sticks; Rever, Mariano, Nathan Silva and Rubens in defense; Otávio Santos, Igor Gomes and Pedrinho in midfield; and Cristian Pavón, Eduardo Vargas and Eduardo Sasha in front.

Ronei Candido Alves was the referee who directed the match to Joaquim Portugal.

With this result, Athletic Club are excited to challenge for the Brazilian title – Campeonato Mineiro 2023. Atlético Mineiro will be looking to turn the key in the rematch. The teams will meet again on Friday, March 17.

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