Atlético MG beat Fluminense RJ 3-1 in Brasileirão - Série A, scoring three times after a blank first half and holding on after a late reply. The home side seized the match with a quick double after the hour, then added a third before Fluminense scored in the 90th minute.

Match Summary

The first half produced no goals at MRV Arena. Alan Franco went into the book for Atlético MG after 19 minutes, and the sides reached the interval still level.

After the restart Otávio Henrique Passos Santos was cautioned for Fluminense, but the deadlock lasted until well past the hour. Reinier Jesus Carvalho had Atlético MG in front after 61 minutes, Tomás Cuello with the assist, and Cuello doubled the lead two minutes later. Vitor Fernandes Chaves Teixeira added a third in the 81st minute, Mateo Cassierra the provider this time. Rodrigo Castillo, who had been booked, answered in the 90th minute from a Kevin Serna pass, yet the official scoreline remained 3-1.

Key Moments

The two-goal burst after the hour was the turning point, converting a tight contest into a lead Fluminense never recovered. The third strike with time running down ended any realistic comeback, leaving the visitors’ late goal as damage limitation. A goalless opening period had kept the match on even terms until that sudden home spell.

Match Statistics

Fluminense edged possession with 52 percent to Atlético MG’s 48, but the hosts were more dangerous. Atlético MG recorded 15 shots and 7 on target, against 9 and 3 for the visitors, and led 5-2 on corners. The home side collected one yellow card and Fluminense two. Neither team received a red card.

What the Result Means

Atlético MG sit eighth in Serie A with 36 points from 25 matches and a goal difference of plus two, with two wins, two draws and one loss in their last five. Fluminense are fourth on 45 points from 26 matches, plus eight in goal difference, nine points ahead of the home side. The visitors have three wins and two draws in their last five.

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