This Tuesday, in a game valid for the fifth round of Group G of the Libertadores, Atlético-MG visited Peñarol at the Campeón del Siglo Stadium and lost 2-0. The home team’s goals were scored by Lucas Camilo and Maximiliano Silvera.
With the negative result, Galo lost its 100% success rate and remained in first place in the group, with 12 points. Despite already being classified, the team is still at risk of moving into second place, as with the victory, Peñarol reached nine in second place.
Finally, Atlético-MG returns to the competition on the 28th (Wednesday) of this month, when they host Caracas-VEN. The ball rolls at 7pm (Brasília time), at Arena MRV, for the last round of the group stage. Peñarol will face Rosario Central on the same day, also at 7pm (Brasília time), at the Campeón del Siglo Stadium.
The goals
The scoring only opened in the second half, at 25 minutes. Lucas Camilo took advantage of the rebound after his teammate’s shot hit the post and sent it into the back of the net.
Soon after, at 31, the home team expanded with Maximiliano Silvera. The player caught the ball inside the area and finished with no chance for Éverson to defend.
Source: Gazetaesportiva
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