Atlético-MG takes Bahia’s turn and loses prominence

THE Athletic-MG He lost the opportunity to retake the leadership of the Brazilian Championship when he was defeated in Salvador by Bahia, 3 to 1, goals from Daniel and two from Gilberto to Tricolor, with Savarino discounting for the Minas Gerais team.

The duel took place on the night of Monday, October 19, in Pituaçu. The result kept Gallo in third position, with 31 points, three distant from Internacional and Flamengo.

For Bahía, the victory pushed the team away from the relegation zone, in 12th position, with 19 points from 17 games.

The game was in two different times, with the Gallo dominating the initial stage, but without inspiration in the second half, which allowed the Bahian reaction, which turned with authority on the former leader of Brasileirão.

Attack against defense

Galo put all his repertoire of play on the field against Bahia, which was very absent, including coach Mano Menezes, sanctioned for sending off in the game against Goiás, however, the mano style was not far from Tricolor de Aço. Four defensive midfielders got on to try to hold on to Atlético. An attempt in vain, as Sampaoli’s team “crushed” Bahia in the first half, who only defended themselves for most of the match.

Even dominant, Rooster misses many opportunities

Atlético-MG did not beat Bahia at the start due to failures to submit. The mining team created at least seven opportunities to expand the score. However, even with the offensive fragility and the only reactive game of Bahia, the Gallo knew how to take advantage of the creation. Sampaoli will certainly charge players for this faulty item.

Punishment for Atlético-MG

Bahía got the tie with Daniel in the second half. The goal was a punishment for the mining team, which fell out of production and failed to take advantage of the best quality of the team to guarantee victory away from home.

Bahia reacts and gets on top of the Rooster

The question to ask Mano Menezes is why didn’t Gilberto start playing? The center forward entered the final stage and changed the scenario of the game in favor of the Bahians, who balanced the game, nullifying the offensive style of the miners. Gilberto took two and was directly responsible for Bahía’s victory in Pituaçu.

A team with two facets in Salvador

Atlético-MG had a strong start, but it did not remain at a high level, giving Bahia room to achieve, with much effort, the positive result.

Upcoming matches

Galo returns to the field on Saturday, October 24 at 9:00 p.m., against Sport-PE, in Mineirão. The table marks the duel between Bahia and Fortaleza, in Salvador, but there is no date or time defined by CBF.

DATA SHEET

BAHIA 3 X 1 ATLÉTICO-MG

Time-Date: October 19, 8 pm

Stadium-Place: Pituaçu- Salvador – (BA)

Referee: Anderson Daronco (RS)

Assistants: Rafael da Silva Alves (RS) and Michael Stanislau (RS)

VAR: Daniel Nobre Bins (RS)

Yellow cards: Edson (BAH), Gilberto (BAH), Junior Alonso (ATL), Elias (BAH), Alesson (BAH)

Red cards:

Goals: Savarino, at 20′-1ºT (0-1), Daniel, at 22′-2ºT (1-1), Gilberto, at 34′-2ºT (2-1), Gilberto, at 43′-2ºT (3 -one)

Bay: Douglas Friedrich, Ernando (Nino Paraíba, at 30′-2ºT), Lucas Fonseca, Juninho, Juninho Capixaba, Gregore, Elias, Edson (Gilberto interval), Ramon (Daniel, at 11′-2ºT), Fessin (Alesson, at 30′-2ºT), Clayson (Marco Antônio interval) Coach: Mano Menezes

Athletic-MG: Everson; Guga, Réver (Igor Rabello-with 1st 2nd T), Junior Alonso and Guilherme Arana; Jair, Alan Franco and Nathan (Savinho, in 36′-2ºT); Savarino, Keno and Eduardo Sasha (Marrony, 33′-2ºT). Coach: Jorge Sampaoli