📹 Reinier debuts with chest assist as Galo win comeback in Sula | OneFootball

At the Arena MRV, Atlético-MG came from behind to win 2-1 against Godoy Cruz on Thursday (14), in the first leg of the Conmebol Sudamericana round of 16.

The Rooster did not have a good performance, especially in the first half, when they created little and even saw the Argentines open the scoring.

After the defense poorly cleared the ball, Santino Andino was left with the rebound, shook off the mark, and shot with his left foot, into the corner of Everson's goal.

In the final minutes of the first half, Arana managed to hit the net, taking advantage of the rebound from the goalkeeper in the area, but the play was disallowed due to Rony's offside position, after a VAR review.

The first 20 minutes of the second half were complicated on the field and caused apprehension among the Atlético-MG fans, as the team was not creating scoring opportunities.

The best shot had been Hulk's free kick, which the goalkeeper defended.

However, after a good exchange of passes on the left, Arana crossed, the goalkeeper came out "chasing butterflies", and the ball was left clear for Cuello to finish into the empty goal.

In the final minutes, coach Cuca promoted the debut of midfielder Reinier, who entered in place of defender Lyanco.

And it was precisely the number 18, a product of Flamengo and former Real Madrid player, who provided the assist with his chest for Hulk to score and seal the comeback!

🚦 How it stands

With the result, Atlético-MG will play for a draw next Thursday (21), in Argentina, which would still advance to the phase to face Bolívar or Cienciano (first leg 2-0).

The Argentines need to win by two goals to secure a spot in the quarterfinals. In case of a Godoy Cruz win by one goal, the spot will be decided on penalties.

Before that, however, the Rooster returns to the field on Sunday (17), when they host Grêmio at the Arena MRV, for the 20th round of the Brasileirão.

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

📸 DOUGLAS MAGNO - AFP or licensors