Atlético-MG and Flamengo drew in a thrilling match at Mineirão. Flamengo thus maintained second place in the 2016 Brazilian Championship, reaching 62 points, and next Saturday (November 5th) will face Botafogo at Maracanã.
Flamengo started the match well. Even under pressure, they found spaces and threatened Atlético with deep runs. Strong in defense and effective in attack, they opened the scoring in the 32nd minute of the first half. Márcio Araújo headed the ball into the area, Guerrero flicked it on, and Diego finished in a challenge, sending it into the back of the net.
The lead made Flamengo more comfortable on the field, and chances to increase the score appeared. The woodwork and Victor prevented the Rubro-Negro from extending their advantage.
In the second half, Atlético-MG fielded a bold formation and applied maximum pressure. They managed to turn the game around with goals from Robinho and Lucas Pratto. But Guerrero equalized in stoppage time, giving the game its final score.
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Flamengo started the match well. Even under pressure, they found spaces and threatened Atlético with deep runs. Strong in defense and effective in attack, they opened the scoring in the 32nd minute of the first half. Márcio Araújo headed the ball into the area, Guerrero flicked it on, and Diego finished in a challenge, sending it into the back of the net.
The lead made Flamengo more comfortable on the field, and chances to increase the score appeared. The woodwork and Victor prevented the Rubro-Negro from extending their advantage.
In the second half, Atlético-MG fielded a bold formation and applied maximum pressure. They managed to turn the game around with goals from Robinho and Lucas Pratto. But Guerrero equalized in stoppage time, giving the game its final score.