Match report

Corinthians 2–2 Atletico-MG: A Thrilling Draw in Serie A

Corinthians
Corinthians
2–2
FT
Atletico-MG
Atletico-MG
Nov 26, 2017

Corinthians managed to hold off Atletico-MG to secure a 2-2 draw in a thrilling Serie A clash. Despite early pressure from Atletico-MG, Corinthians showed resilience and fought back with goals from Jadson and Marquinhos Gabriel, though Fred's late equalizer ensured the points were shared.

Key Facts

  • • R. Otero opened the scoring for Atletico-MG at the 29th minute.
  • • Jadson equalized for Corinthians at the 35th minute.
  • • Marquinhos Gabriel put Corinthians ahead at the 58th minute.
  • • Fred scored for Atletico-MG, leveling the match at the 65th minute.

Lineups

Corinthians

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 12 Cássio (G)
  • 23 Fágner (D)
  • 4 F. Balbuena (D)
  • 34 Pedro Henrique (D)
  • 13 Guilherme Arana (M)
  • 10 Jádson (M)
  • 26 Rodriguinho (M)
  • 29 Camacho (M)
  • 5 Gabriel (M)
  • 7 Jô (F)
  • 25 Clayson (M)

Substitutes

  • 31 Marquinhos Gabriel
  • 8 Maycon
  • 38 Pedrinho
  • 2 Léo Príncipe
  • 14 Léo Santos
  • 17 Giovanni Augusto
  • 18 C. Kazim-Richards
  • 20 Danilo
  • 21 Fellipe Bastos
  • 22 Marciel
  • 28 Paulo Roberto
  • 40 Caíque

Atletico-MG

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 Victor (G)
  • 6 Fábio Santos (D)
  • 3 Leonardo Silva (D)
  • 2 Marcos Rocha (D)
  • 30 Gabriel (D)
  • 8 Elias (M)
  • 11 R. Otero (M)
  • 25 Yago (M)
  • 20 Valdívia (M)
  • 9 Fred
  • 7 Robinho (M)

Substitutes

  • 27 Luan
  • 10 J. Cazares
  • 13 Rafael Moura
  • 14 Mansur
  • 21 Adílson
  • 23 Matheus Mancini
  • 36 Bremer
  • 40 Cleiton
  • 85 Roger Bernardo
  • 94 Gustavo Blanco

Timeline

  1. Atletico-MG
    29' Atletico-MG Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Otero
  2. Corinthians
    32' Corinthians Card · Yellow Card
    Guilherme Camacho
  3. Corinthians
    33' Corinthians Card · Yellow Card
    Clayson
  4. Atletico-MG
    35' Atletico-MG Card · Yellow Card
    Marcos Rocha
  5. Corinthians
    35' Corinthians Goal · Normal Goal
    Jádson
  6. Corinthians
    46' Corinthians subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Guilherme Camacho · On: Marquinhos Gabriel
  7. Corinthians
    58' Corinthians Goal · Normal Goal
    Marquinhos Gabriel · Assist: Rodriguinho
  8. Atletico-MG
    60' Atletico-MG subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Valdívia · On: Luan
  9. Atletico-MG
    65' Atletico-MG Goal · Normal Goal
    Fred · Assist: R. Otero
  10. Atletico-MG
    76' Atletico-MG subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Fred · On: J. Cazares
  11. Corinthians
    78' Corinthians subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Rodriguinho · On: Maycon
  12. Corinthians
    85' Corinthians subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Jádson · On: Pedrinho
  13. Corinthians
    86' Corinthians Card · Yellow Card
    Marquinhos Gabriel
  14. Atletico-MG
    88' Atletico-MG subst · Substitution 3
    Off: R. Otero · On: Rafael Moura
  15. Corinthians
    90' Corinthians Card · Yellow Card
    Maycon

Match Stats

Stat Corinthians Atletico-MG
Fouls 15 10
Pass Accuracy 88% 82%
Offsides 0 4
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 19 9
Corners 7 7
Total Passes 508 376
Yellow Cards 4 1
Blocked Shots 5 1
Shots on Target 5 3
Shots off Target 9 5
Possession 57% 43%
Accurate Passes 447 307
Shots Inside Box 10 3
Saves 1 3
Shots Outside Box 9 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Jadson's quick equalizer at the 35th minute calmed Corinthians' nerves and gave them confidence to push forward.
  • ▸ Marquinhos Gabriel's goal at the 58th minute put Corinthians in the lead, but Fred's strike at the 65th minute brought Atletico-MG back into the match, setting the stage for a dramatic finish.