Result and Decisive Goal

Atlético MG defeated Juventude RS 1-0 in the Copa do Brasil. The decisive goal came in the 26th minute and the scorer was not available from match data. Juventude RS finished with zero goals despite several first-half attempts.

First-Half Flow

The opening period was marked by frequent stoppages and physical challenges. Throw-ins and fouls occurred regularly in the first ten minutes, with both sides committing ten fouls each across the match. Juventude RS players Marcos Paulo and Alisson Safira featured in several tackles and fouls early on.

Atlético MG created the first notable shot in the 12th minute through Victor Gomes Silva Hugo. Juventude responded with a shot from Alisson Safira in the 15th minute. A corner for Atlético MG arrived in the 17th minute, followed by further shots from Mamady Cissé and Lyanco. Goal kicks were frequent as both teams struggled to find clear openings.

The 25th minute brought a yellow card for Atlético MG defender Ruan Tressoldi. One minute later, Atlético MG found the net to take the lead, and that remained the only goal of the contest.

Key Stats and Takeaway

Expected goals finished nearly level, with Juventude RS at 0.9 and Atlético MG at 0.81. Shots on target were minimal, with Juventude RS registering one and Atlético MG also recording one. Atlético MG hit the woodwork once through Tomas Cuello. Corners ended 3-4 in favor of the visitors.

Player shots showed Juventude RS attempts spread across Alisson Safira, Silva Pessanha Raí and Fábio de Lima Costa, while Atlético MG shots came from several contributors including Lyanco and Renan Lodi. The match stayed low-scoring and tight, with injury time adding four minutes at the end.

Atlético MG took the points on the road in this Copa do Brasil tie. For more Copa do Brasil coverage, scores and tips visit AltBets.