In the first half, the game started the way it was predicted. Atlético-MG had a lot of possession in attack and Goiás sitting back in defense to hold their ground. Enderson Moreira’s team managed to contain Galo’s attack to some extend in the game, making the home team sweat it out.
The first chance of the game created by the league leaders came from Savinho.
However, his drive and individual efforts were not enough to draw the first blood of the game. Tadeu was forced to work to keep the ball out in the 15th and 20th minutes following the first shots of the game.
The first goal came in the 42nd minute when Keno took advantage of a penalty situation suffered by Sasah to put his side in the lead 1-0. Late in the first half in extra time, Galo extended their lead, from Nathan’s header assisted by Keno. They went into the break leading 2-0.
In the second half, the game was well balanced. Even after leading 2-0, the home side still went on attacking and pressing Goiás. The visitors’ only chance came from Pintado and Rafael Moura but none went close to handing them a lifeline.
Despite the home dominance in possession in the second period, the only real chance they had came in the 85th minute from Keno. Then in the final minute of extra time, Galo extended their lead following a rebound goal from Marrony making it 3-0.
Atlético and Goiás return to the field during the week. On Wednesday, Galo host Fluminense. Esmeraldino returns to the field on Friday at home, against Bahia.
