Expected goals
0.47Athletic Club2 goals scored
1.80Atlético Goianiense3 goals scored
Brasileirão Série B · Round 37
2–3
FinishedEstádio Joaquim Portugal, São João del Rei
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Atlético-GO beats Athletic Club 3-2 in a thrilling duel in São João del-Rei
Dragão breaks negative streak in the final stretch of Série B and scores crucial points away from home; Mineiro team stumbles in the penultimate round
In a five-goal match at Estádio Joaquim Portugal, Atlético Goianiense surpassed Athletic Club 3-2 on Sunday, in the 37th round of Série B of the Brasileirão. The result rewards the visitors' efficiency and ends a long drought for the Goianian team in the competition.
Incidents
ATHATL
-5'🟨
Philipe SampaioArgument
-5'🟨
–Argument
14'⚽
Maxassist. Yarlen
45'🟥
MaxArgument
46'🔄
Yarlen↔ Gustavo Silva
53'🟨
Bruno JoséFoul
59'🔄
David Terans↔ João Pedro Silva
59'🔄
Henrique Freitas↔ Klebert
59'🔄
Guilherme Lopes↔ Gustavo Daniel
59'🔄
Warley↔ Ewerthon
59'🔄
Bruno José↔ Matheusinho
61'⚽
Gustavo Silvaassist. Diogo Batista de Souza
67'⚽
João Pedro Silva
70'⚽🥅
Gustavo Coutinho
75'🔄
Philipe Sampaio↔ Jota
75'🔄
Diogo Batista de Souza↔ Douglas Pele
78'🔄
Yago Santos↔ Eduardo Felipe
83'🔄
Gabriel Brigida↔ Felipe Vieira
90'⚽
Gustavo Coutinhoassist. Geovany Soares
Match Recap
The duel in Minas Gerais had a fast pace from the first moves, with the attacks surpassing the defenses in a lively afternoon. Atlético Goianiense knew how to be aggressive in the decisive moments of the match to build the lead on the scoreboard. Athletic Club tried to respond in front of its crowd, shaking the nets twice, but the Goianian team withstood the home team's momentum to guarantee the expressive 3-2 triumph.
Statistics
Possession
30%Athletic Club≈ 27 min on the ball
70%Atlético Goianiense≈ 63 min on the ball
Shots on target
4Athletic Clubof 11 shots
5Atlético Goianienseof 23 shots
Pass accuracy
74%Athletic Club188 of 255
88%Atlético Goianiense498 of 568
Match DNA
Six-dimensional comparison
1st half → 2nd half
Who grew or faded after the break
xG
Possession
Shots on target %
Pass %
Duels won %
Anatomy of the shots
Where each shot ended up
Athletic ClubAtlético Goianiense
Goals
2
3
Saved
2
2
Woodwork
1
—
Blocked
3
4
Off target
4
14
Territory map
Action intensity by pitch third
Athletic Club
Defensetackles
Midfieldpasses
Attackshots
Atlético Goianiense
Attackshots
Midfieldpasses
Defensetackles
Darker shades mean more activity in that zone
Duels
Who won more battles
Ground
57%
43% · 3257% · 43
Aerial
60%
40% · 1060% · 15
Dribbles
56%
44% · 756% · 15
Player impact
Accurate passes × offensive actions (size = rating)
Players with 30+ min only.
Match standout
Top-rated player's share of the team
Atlético Goianiense
Gustavo Coutinho
F · #9
Rating: 8.10
Passes10Shots4Defense2Creation25
Match Highlights
The match required collective focus from the red-and-black squad, which knew how to support the opposing investments and be surgical to transform the created opportunities into balls in the net. The visiting group showed balance to maintain the lead on the scoreboard even when the opponent sketched a reaction. Meanwhile, the Mineiro team found defensive difficulties to stop the offensive transitions, leaving the field defeated in the farewell to their stadium in the season.
What the Numbers Say
The result was fundamental for Atlético Goianiense, which had gone five games without winning in Série B, accumulating three draws and two defeats in the previous matches. With the away victory, Dragão reaches 55 points in the table and remains firm in eighth place in Série B. On the other hand, Athletic Club, which had recently beaten Ceará, in addition to two draws and two defeats in recent form, laments the stumble as the home team in this penultimate round.
Lineup
How teams lined up at kick-off
Athletic Club · 5-4-1Atlético Goianiense · 4-5-1
CCaptain↓Substituted
Athletic Club
Manager: Alexsandro de Souza
Starters
Goalkeeper
Defenders
Midfielders
Forwards
Bench
Atlético Goianiense
Manager: Roger Rodrigues da Silva
Starters
Goalkeeper
Defenders
Midfielders
Forwards
Bench
Man of the match
Gustavo Coutinho
Atlético Goianiense
Referee
Rafael Rodrigo Klein
Suspended
Players who became suspended in this match and will serve the suspension in the next league game.
Athletic Club
🚫
MaxBecame suspended due to Red cardWill serve suspension in the next match against São Bernardo.
Atlético Goianiense
🚫
Bruno JoséBecame suspended due to 3 yellowsWill serve suspension in the next match against Cuiabá.
What Changes Now
Both teams will end their participation in Série B next Saturday, November 14th, in the 38th round. Athletic Club plays away from home against São Bernardo at Estádio Primeiro de Maio. Meanwhile, Atlético Goianiense acts as the home team and receives Cuiabá at Estádio Antônio Accioly to close its campaign in the national championship.