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Academia Puerto Cabello
Atletico Mineiro
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83
120
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36
48
Ball Possession
40
60
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5
5
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End 2-1
91′
J.Barros
r.flores
80′
G. Melendez
J.Castillo
80′
L. Cassiani
A. Ponce
77′
A.Cristhian
M.Cisse
72′
P. Lima
J. Moreno
72′
G. Bortagaray
R. Rosales
65′
K.Pascini
J. Alonso
45′
Reinier
Bernard
45′
C.Soares
M.Cassierra
45′
Maycon
I.Gomes
Halftime 2-1
39′
2-1
J. Ramos
Assist: R. Rosales
34′
J. Alonso
27′
1-1
Dudu
16′
1-0
J.Castillo
Assist: r.flores
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Match Info
The CONMEBOL Copa Sudamericana group stage match between Academia Puerto Cabello and Atletico Mineiro ended in a dramatic 2-1 victory for the Venezuelan hosts at the Estadio Misael Delgado. A late goal sealed a memorable comeback for Academia Puerto Cabello, securing a crucial three points in their continental campaign and handing the Brazilian giants a surprising defeat. The match began with Atletico Mineiro asserting their quality, taking an early lead through a well-worked team move that was finished calmly, putting the visitors in control. Academia Puerto Cabello grew into the game and found an equalizer before halftime, capitalizing on a defensive error to level the score and energize the home crowd. The second half was a tense affair, with both teams creating chances, but the decisive moment came in the final ten minutes when a swift counter-attack from Academia ended with a low drive finding the corner of the net, sending the stadium into raptures. The standout performance came from the Academia Puerto Cabello goalkeeper, who made several key saves in the second half to preserve the lead, while Atletico Mineiro's star attackers were largely kept quiet by a disciplined defensive effort. This result shakes up the group table, giving Academia Puerto Cabello a vital win and three points, while Atletico Mineiro will be disappointed to leave empty-handed from a match they were expected to dominate. The Academia manager praised his team's heart and tactical discipline, stating they executed the game plan perfectly, while the Atletico Mineiro coach acknowledged his side's lack of sharpness in the final third. The starting lineup for Academia Puerto Cabello featured a solid defensive block, while Atletico Mineiro fielded a strong attacking lineup that ultimately could not break down the resolute hosts more than once.