Important Victory Pushes Tigre into South American Cup Contention
In a thrilling match at the Heriberto Hulse, Criciúma defeated Atlético-MG 2-1, securing valuable points in the 21st round of the Campeonato Brasileiro. With goals from Higor Meritão and Wilker Ángel, Tigre showcased their strength at home, while Cadu scored the lone goal for Galo. Never miss a beat— BBscore Resultados Futebol.
The game began with Criciúma taking the initiative. Bolasie had the first clear chance but was stopped by a solid save from Matheus Mendes. Atlético-MG responded with attempts from Guilherme Arana and Paulinho, both off-target. Criciúma nearly took the lead with a header from Marcelo Hermes, which was ruled offside.
In the second half, Criciúma continued to press, and at the 12th minute, Higor Meritão capitalized on a rebound in the box to score the opening goal. Shortly after, the teams made substitutions, notably Allano replacing Éder, who retired from football.
Atlético-MG tried to mount a comeback, with Gustavo Scarpa hitting the post in a dangerous play. At the 22nd minute, Wilker Ángel extended Criciúma’s lead with a goal from a rebound following a free kick. Tigre nearly scored a third with Allano, who missed a one-on-one chance with the goalkeeper.
In the final moments, Cadu managed to score for Atlético-MG, but it was not enough to prevent the defeat. Criciúma now has 24 points and is closing in on the South American Cup qualification zone. In the next round, Tigre will face Fortaleza, while Atlético-MG prepares for a classic matchup against Cruzeiro.
