Hulk scores the only goal of the match. Team now faces Fortaleza
Atlético-MG is in the semifinals of the Copa do Brasil. After scoring 2-1 at Nilton Santos, Cuca’s team beat Fluminense again on Wednesday night, this time by 1-0 at Mineirão, and sealed the classification with a penalty goal by Hulk, after interference by the VAR. Tricolor, who needed two goals and had a great first half where they stopped at Everson, who played a great game and lost strength after leaving the scoreboard.
Galo, on the other hand, faces Fortaleza in the semifinals. Departures will be between the 20th and 27th of October.
As in the first leg, the VAR was decisive in taking a penalty. If in the first match it was favorable to Fluminense, this time it was for Atlético-MG. The move happened nine minutes into the second half, when Mariano crossed, Danilo Barcelos jumped to block with his arm bent, but open. He tried to catch it, but the ball caught his elbow and went out. The referee and the flag took the corner kick, but the video referee caught the irregular position of the arm.
