Match report

Atletico-MG Defeats Palmeiras 2-0 in Serie A Clash

Atletico-MG
Atletico-MG
2–0
FT
Palmeiras
Palmeiras
Feb 26, 2021

Atletico-MG secured a significant 2-0 victory over Palmeiras in a Brazilian Serie A showdown, with goals from Jair and Eduardo Sasha. Despite early yellow cards for Everson and Matias Zaracho, Atletico-MG maintained their composure and capitalized on the opportunities created by Keno, who provided two key assists.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Atletico-MG 2–0 Palmeiras
  • • Goals: Jair (79'), Eduardo Sasha (89')
  • • Assists: Keno (2x)
  • • Yellow Cards: Everson (5'), Matias Zaracho (33'), Guga (84')
  • • Substitutions: Ze Rafael (46'), Hyoran (46'), J. Savarino (57'), Wesley (59'), Gabriel Silva (70'), Marrony (77'), Allan (90+2')

Lineups

Atletico-MG

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 31 Everson (G)
  • 3 J. Alonso (D)
  • 13 Guilherme Arana (D)
  • 16 Igor Rabello (D)
  • 2 Guga (D)
  • 8 Jair (M)
  • 29 Allan (M)
  • 15 M. Zaracho (M)
  • 9 Diego Tardelli (F)
  • 70 J. Savarino (M)
  • 38 Marrony (F)

Substitutes

  • 11 Keno
  • 20 Hyoran
  • 10 E. Vargas
  • 18 Eduardo Sasha
  • 21 A. Franco
  • 4 Réver
  • 1 Victor
  • 32 Rafael
  • 25 Mariano
  • 23 Nathan
  • 26 Calebe
  • 30 Gabriel

Palmeiras

Formation: 4-1-3-2

Starting XI

  • 72 Vinicius Silvestre (G)
  • 4 B. Kuscevic (D)
  • 26 Renan (D)
  • 16 Lucas Esteves (M)
  • 66 Vanderlan (D)
  • 20 Lucas Lima (M)
  • 8 Zé Rafael (M)
  • 14 Gustavo Scarpa (M)
  • 39 Breno Lopes (D)
  • 49 Gabriel Silva (F)
  • 47 Wesley (F)

Substitutes

  • 28 Danilo
  • 27 Gabriel Veron
  • 38 Marcelinho
  • 60 Fabrício
  • 67 Robinho
  • 51 Mateus Oliveira
  • 44 Henri
  • 65 Pedro Bicalho
  • 42 Jaílson
  • 57 Pedro Acacio

Timeline

  1. Atletico-MG
    5' Atletico-MG Card · Yellow Card
    Éverson
  2. Atletico-MG
    33' Atletico-MG Card · Yellow Card
    Matias Zaracho
  3. Palmeiras
    46' Palmeiras subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Ze Rafael · On: Danilo
  4. Atletico-MG
    46' Atletico-MG subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Matias Zaracho · On: Hyoran
  5. Atletico-MG
    57' Atletico-MG subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Savarino · On: E. Vargas
  6. Palmeiras
    59' Palmeiras subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Wesley · On: Gabriel Veron
  7. Palmeiras
    70' Palmeiras subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Gabriel Silva · On: Marcelinho
  8. Atletico-MG
    77' Atletico-MG subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Marrony · On: Eduardo Sasha
  9. Atletico-MG
    79' Atletico-MG Goal · Normal Goal
    Jair · Assist: Keno
  10. Atletico-MG
    84' Atletico-MG Card · Yellow Card
    Guga
  11. Atletico-MG
    89' Atletico-MG Goal · Normal Goal
    Eduardo Sasha · Assist: Keno
  12. Atletico-MG
    90'+2 Atletico-MG subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Allan · On: Alan Franco

Match Stats

Stat Atletico-MG Palmeiras
Fouls 22 17
Pass Accuracy 89% 80%
Offsides 5 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 19 9
Corners 5 4
Total Passes 452 425
Yellow Cards 3 0
Blocked Shots 4 1
Shots on Target 8 4
Shots off Target 7 4
Possession 51% 49%
Accurate Passes 403 342
Shots Inside Box 13 5
Saves 4 6
Shots Outside Box 6 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Atletico-MG's early defensive discipline allowed them to withstand Palmeiras' pressure, setting the stage for their victory.
  • ▸ Jair's goal in the 79th minute broke the deadlock and shifted the momentum in Atletico-MG's favor, paving the way for a decisive second goal by Eduardo Sasha five minutes later.