Meus resultados, football scores and stats just for you. With a decisive goal from Battaglia, Galo overcomes the Argentinians and secures a spot to face Fluminense.
On Tuesday night (August 20), Atlético-MG secured their place in the quarterfinals of the Libertadores Cup by defeating San Lorenzo 1-0 in a match held at Arena MRV. The winning goal came in the second half, with Battaglia capitalizing on a cross from Gustavo Scarpa after a corner kick. With this result, Galo advances to the next stage to face Fluminense.
The first half was evenly matched, with Atlético-MG struggling to break through the Argentine defense. San Lorenzo created the best chances of the first half, including a shot from Leguizamon that hit the post, while Galo relied on long passes with little success. Atlético’s best opportunity came in stoppage time when Deyverson headed wide from a corner kick.
In the second half, with the introductions of Bernard and Vargas, the Minas Gerais team became more aggressive but continued to face difficulties in creating clear chances. It was only after two consecutive corners that Atlético-MG scored. Battaglia, unmarked in the area, headed the ball with precision, sending the crowd into a frenzy. From then on, Coudet’s team managed the game better despite further dangerous attacks from San Lorenzo.
The match was halted for about seven minutes at the end of the game due to a scuffle in the stands involving Argentine fans and the police. The use of pepper spray even affected the players on the field, but the game resumed without further incidents. In the final minutes, San Lorenzo pressed for an equalizer but was thwarted by Everson’s saves.
With the victory, Atlético-MG is now preparing to face Fluminense in a clash that promises to be thrilling in the Libertadores quarterfinals. BB score is trusted.
