Match report

Atletico-MG Defeats Corinthians 2–1 in Serie A Clash

Atletico-MG
Atletico-MG
2–1
FT
Corinthians
Corinthians
Dec 1, 2019

Atletico-MG secured a crucial 2–1 victory over Corinthians in a tense Serie A match, thanks to goals from J. Cazares and Fábio Santos. Despite Corinthians' early equalizer by Janderson, Atletico-MG maintained their lead with a late penalty by Fábio Santos, ensuring they held off the Corinthians comeback.

Key Facts

  • • J. Cazares opened the scoring for Atletico-MG in the 19th minute.
  • • Corinthians equalized through Janderson in the 20th minute.
  • • Fábio Santos scored a penalty for Atletico-MG in the 74th minute.
  • • Maicon, Patric, and Fábio Santos received yellow cards for Atletico-MG.
  • • Gustavo received a yellow card for Corinthians.
  • • Corinthians made three substitutions, with Mateus Vital, M. Boselli, and Vagner Love being replaced.

Lineups

Atletico-MG

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 40 Cleiton (G)
  • 6 Fábio Santos (D)
  • 4 Réver (D)
  • 2 Patric (D)
  • 16 Igor Rabello (D)
  • 10 J. Cazares (M)
  • 88 Jair (M)
  • 14 José Welison (M)
  • 50 Marquinhos (M)
  • 26 F. Di Santo (F)
  • 27 Luan (M)

Substitutes

  • 3 Leonardo Silva
  • 80 R. Otero
  • 5 R. Martínez
  • 11 Maicon
  • 29 Vinícius Goes
  • 1 Victor
  • 49 Geuvânio
  • 84 Wilson
  • 7 Elias
  • 98 Guga
  • 19 Iago Maidana
  • 9 Ricardo Oliveira

Corinthians

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

  • 12 Cássio (G)
  • 23 Fágner (D)
  • 26 Gil (D)
  • 4 Manoel (D)
  • 6 Carlos Augusto (D)
  • 11 Júnior Urso (M)
  • 5 Gabriel (M)
  • 38 Pedrinho (M)
  • 25 Clayson (M)
  • 19 Gustavo (F)
  • 31 Janderson (M)

Substitutes

  • 22 Mateus Vital
  • 17 M. Boselli
  • 9 Vágner Love
  • 13 Marllon
  • 7 J. Sornoza
  • 15 Ralf
  • 28 Ramiro
  • 1 Caique França
  • 27 Walter
  • 10 Jádson
  • 29 Madson
  • 33 Igor Marques

Timeline

  1. Atletico-MG
    19' Atletico-MG Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Cazares · Assist: Marquinhos Costa
  2. Corinthians
    20' Corinthians Goal · Normal Goal
    Janderson
  3. Atletico-MG
    45' Atletico-MG Card · Yellow Card
    Maicon
  4. Atletico-MG
    58' Atletico-MG Card · Yellow Card
    Patric
  5. Corinthians
    65' Corinthians Card · Yellow Card
    Gustavo
  6. Corinthians
    68' Corinthians subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Clayson · On: Mateus Vital
  7. Atletico-MG
    74' Atletico-MG Card · Yellow Card
    Fábio Santos
  8. Atletico-MG
    74' Atletico-MG Goal · Penalty
    Fábio Santos
  9. Corinthians
    76' Corinthians subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Júnior Urso · On: M. Boselli
  10. Atletico-MG
    78' Atletico-MG subst · Substitution 1
    Off: F. Di Santo · On: Leonardo Silva
  11. Corinthians
    79' Corinthians subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Janderson · On: Vágner Love
  12. Atletico-MG
    82' Atletico-MG subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Jair · On: R. Otero
  13. Atletico-MG
    88' Atletico-MG subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Cazares · On: Ramon Martinez

Match Stats

Stat Atletico-MG Corinthians
Fouls 15 8
Pass Accuracy 73% 82%
Offsides 2 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 14 13
Corners 7 5
Total Passes 275 397
Yellow Cards 3 1
Blocked Shots 0 3
Shots on Target 9 4
Shots off Target 5 6
Possession 41% 59%
Accurate Passes 200 324
Shots Inside Box 10 9
Saves 3 7
Shots Outside Box 4 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early goal by J. Cazares set the pace for Atletico-MG, but Corinthians quickly equalized through Janderson.
  • ▸ Fábio Santos' penalty in the 74th minute was the turning point, giving Atletico-MG the lead they would not relinquish.