Match report

Atletico-MG Defeats Sao Paulo 2-1 in Serie A

Atletico-MG
Atletico-MG
2–1
FT
Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo
Dec 3, 2023

Atletico-MG emerged victorious in their Serie A clash against Sao Paulo, securing a 2–1 win. The match showcased the team's determination with crucial goals from Hulk and Paulinho, overcoming Luciano's penalty for Sao Paulo.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: Atletico-MG 2-1 Sao Paulo
  • • Hulk scored in the 77th minute to put Atletico-MG ahead
  • • Luciano equalized with a penalty kick in the first minute of injury time (90+1)
  • • Paulinho sealed the victory for Atletico-MG with a late goal in the 4th minute of injury time (90+4)

Lineups

Atletico-MG

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 22 Everson (G)
  • 25 Mariano (D)
  • 16 Igor Rabello (D)
  • 4 Réver (D)
  • 13 Guilherme Arana (D)
  • 5 Otávio (M)
  • 8 Edenílson (M)
  • 15 M. Zaracho (M)
  • 10 Paulinho (M)
  • 17 Igor Gomes (M)
  • 7 Hulk (F)

Substitutes

  • 9 C. Pavón
  • 23 A. Franco
  • 44 Rubens
  • 49 Patrick
  • 27 Paulo Vitor
  • 47 Rômulo
  • 20 Hyoran
  • 42 Cadu
  • 45 Alisson Santana
  • 31 Matheus Mendes
  • 1 Gabriel Delfim
  • 38 Pedrinho

Sao Paulo

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 23 Rafael (G)
  • 13 Rafinha (D)
  • 5 R. Arboleda (D)
  • 35 Beraldo (D)
  • 38 Caio Paulista (D)
  • 25 Alisson (M)
  • 29 Pablo Maia (M)
  • 27 Wellington Rato (M)
  • 10 Luciano (M)
  • 7 Lucas Moura (M)
  • 49 Erison (F)

Substitutes

  • 15 M. Araújo
  • 45 Nathan
  • 31 Juan
  • 26 Talles Wander
  • 39 William
  • 37 Talles Costa
  • 8 Luan
  • 6 Welington
  • 93 Jandrei
  • 4 Diego Costa
  • 28 A. Franco
  • 22 David

Timeline

  1. Sao Paulo
    45'+9 Sao Paulo subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Lucas Moura · On: M. Araújo
  2. Atletico-MG
    46' Atletico-MG subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Igor Gomes · On: C. Pavon
  3. Sao Paulo
    47' Sao Paulo Card · Yellow Card
    M. Araújo

    Roughing

  4. Sao Paulo
    62' Sao Paulo subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Rafinha · On: Nathan Mendes
  5. Sao Paulo
    62' Sao Paulo subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Alisson · On: Juan
  6. Atletico-MG
    65' Atletico-MG Card · Yellow Card
    Guilherme Arana

    Foul

  7. Sao Paulo
    73' Sao Paulo subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Erison · On: Talles Wander
  8. Sao Paulo
    73' Sao Paulo subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Wellington Rato · On: William Gomes
  9. Atletico-MG
    77' Atletico-MG Goal · Normal Goal
    Hulk · Assist: C. Pavon
  10. Atletico-MG
    78' Atletico-MG Card · Yellow Card
    Hulk

    Unsportsmanlike conduct

  11. Atletico-MG
    80' Atletico-MG subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Edenilson · On: Alan Franco
  12. Atletico-MG
    83' Atletico-MG subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Matias Zaracho · On: Rubens
  13. Atletico-MG
    85' Atletico-MG Card · Yellow Card
    Matheus Mendes
  14. Sao Paulo
    90'+1 Sao Paulo Goal · Penalty
    Luciano
  15. Atletico-MG
    90'+4 Atletico-MG Goal · Normal Goal
    Paulinho · Assist: Hulk
  16. Atletico-MG
    90'+5 Atletico-MG Card · Yellow Card
    Paulinho

    Unsportsmanlike conduct

  17. Atletico-MG
    90'+7 Atletico-MG subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Paulinho · On: Patrick

Match Stats

Stat Atletico-MG Sao Paulo
Fouls 15 9
Pass Accuracy 85% 88%
Offsides — —
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 7 16
Corners 3 5
Total Passes 401 432
Yellow Cards 4 1
Blocked Shots 3 5
Shots on Target 2 5
xG 0.92 1.29
Shots off Target 2 6
Possession 48% 52%
Accurate Passes 342 378
Shots Inside Box 6 6
Saves 4 0
Shots Outside Box 1 10

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Atletico-MG took the lead when Hulk scored a well-executed goal, demonstrating their offensive prowess and setting the stage for victory.
  • ▸ The turning point in Sao Paulo's favor came with Luciano's penalty kick, briefly leveling the match. However, Atletico-MG responded quickly to secure a late win.