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Atlético Mineiro Hold Off Mirassol 1-0 After Early Vitor Hugo Header

Suspensions to Everson, Arana, Hulk and Júnior Alonso now force reshuffled plans for Tuesday's game against Juventude.

Overview

  • Vitor Hugo scored at eight minutes from a corner to give Atlético an early lead at Arena MRV in the 25th round.
  • Júnior Alonso was sent off late in the first half for a foul on Danielzinho, and Atlético finished with nine after Júnior Santos was injured with no substitutions left.
  • Goalkeeper Everson made several decisive saves and said the win restored confidence after a seven-match winless stretch.
  • The victory moved Atlético to 14th place with 28 points, while Mirassol remained on 42 in the G-4.
  • Everson, Guilherme Arana and Hulk received third yellow cards and, along with Alonso’s red, are ruled out for the Juventude match on September 30.