🎥 Atlético shine after break, lead Copa Sudamericana playoffs | OneFootball

The Rooster was strong and avenging on Colombian soil.

Achieved a GREAT victory against Bucaramanga on Thursday night (17th) playing at the Américo Montanini Stadium.

After suffering (a lot) in the first half, the Rooster overcame a sending-off and celebrated a valuable 1-0 win away from home.

Goal by Hulk in the first leg of the round of 16 playoffs of the Copa Sudamericana after standout performances by Everson and Igor Gomes, for example.

It was the only positive result for Brazilian teams after the defeats of Vasco and Grêmio and the draw of Bahia.

Check out the match highlights below.

But... what a scare! 🥵

There was balance in ball possession in the initial stage.

However, 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, sending-off, and penalty 💪🏽

Atlético only made Quintana work at three minutes of the second half, when Rony got the better of the marking.

Shortly after, Alan Franco saw the red card after a tackle on Sambueza.

Making the scenario more complicated for Atlético.

Then Igor Gomes - who had just come on - won a penalty.

And Hulk celebrated his 127th goal in the Rooster's jersey (20').

The Rooster's posture thereafter was close to ideal.

Managed to contain the momentum of an opponent that tried to attack even more.

And didn't suffer much.

The final minutes were ten against ten, as Igor Gomes again made a difference by "forcing" the second yellow for Duarte.

Atlético escaped defeat in the 1st half, Cuca lost another midfielder, but the performance in the second half was positive.

Schedule 📅

The return leg will be next Thursday (24th), at 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 Sula.

Before that, the Rooster will have a challenge in the 15th round of the Brasileirão.

On Sunday (20th), the challenge will be against Palmeiras at Allianz Parque.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.