In the team’s first official match of the year, América had no trouble with Pouso Alegre and secured a resounding 6-0 victory, with standout performance from forward Gonzalo Mastriani, who scored five goals.
Renato Marques closed the score. The match, held at the Independência Arena on Thursday night (25), also marked the successful official debut of coach Cauan Almeida.
Pressing high, strong, and creating plenty of pressure, the first American goal came just one minute into the game. Beautiful combination between Juninho and Marlon.
The full-back played it into the middle and Mastriani appeared to open the scoring. Four more goals would follow. The second goal came from the right side, after a perfect cross from Matheus Henrique and a precise header from the Uruguayan. By the 7th minute, Coelho already had a 2-0 lead.
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Debuting with an excellent performance, Vítor Jacaré received the ball on the left, sent it into the box, and Mastriani once again emerged between the defenders. Hat-trick at 17 minutes. A perfect first half was completed by changing sides once again: a play by Juninho from the right and a new header from the Uruguayan into the back of the net. Four times Mastriani, 4-0 for América.
Despite the excellent advantage on the scoreboard, América didn’t ease off. Coelhão continued to press and create opportunities. The fifth goal came again from Mastriani, who completed a handful of goals after anticipating the defender and deflecting a low cross from Marlon.
An incredible journey for the foreigner, who was substituted and applauded by the American Nation. To seal the great victory, the Forming DNA came into action. An assist from Gustavinho and a low shot from Renato Marques, towards the end of the match. América 6×0 Pouso Alegre, sealing an excellent start to the competition.
In addition to coach Cauan de Almeida, the match marked the official debuts of goalkeeper Dalberson, forwards Vítor Jacaré and Fabinho, as well as the special return of Forming DNA Moisés. Back from loan, attacking midfielder Gustavinho, another player developed in América’s youth system, is also back and ended the night with an assist.
América’s next game will be against Ipatinga, away from home, on Sunday at 8:00 PM (Brasília time).
