In a thrilling encounter valid for the sixth round, Vitória showcased their dominance on home soil at Barradão, leaving Atlético Mineiro empty-handed with a final score of 2-0. The opening goal came swiftly as midfielder Renato Kayzer found the back of the net in the 19th minute, giving the home side an early advantage. Later in the second half, Erick sealed the victory with a goal in the 68th minute.
Ramon’s performance was pivotal, earning him the title of ‘Man of the Match’ as he effectively cleared four dangerous balls from his defensive area.
Another standout player for Vitória was Renato Kayzer, who not only scored but also played a crucial role in the team’s attacking strategy.
The head coach of Vitória, Jair Ventura, deployed a 4-4-2 formation, with Lucas Arcanjo guarding the goal; Camutanga, Ramon, Cacá, and Nathan Mendes forming the defensive line; Emmanuel Martínez, Matheuzinho Fogaça, Baralhas, and Caíque Gonçalves in midfield; and Marinho alongside Renato Kayzer leading the attack.
On the other side, Atlético Mineiro, managed by Eduardo Domínguez, opted for a 4-3-3 setup. Éverson was in goal; Iván Román, Ruan Tressoldi, Júnior Alonso, and Renan Lodi made up the defense; Alan Franco, Tomás Pérez, and Victor Hugo controlled the midfield; and Gustavo Scarpa, Reinier, and Tomás Cuello formed the forward line.
The match was officiated by referee João Gobi.
Looking ahead, Vitória will take on Grêmio in their next match, while Atlético Mineiro prepares to face São Paulo. Currently, Vitória sits in 11th place with 7 points, whereas Atlético Mineiro is in 15th place with 5 points in the tournament.
Substitutions for Vitória
15’ 1T – Marinho out for Erick
65’ 2T – Matheuzinho Fogaça out for Anderson Pato; Renato Kayzer out for Renzo López
Yellow Cards for Vitória:
44’ 1T – Caíque Gonçalves (holding an opponent to prevent advancement)
29’ 2T – Erick
Substitutions for Atlético Mineiro
45’ 2T – Iván Román out for Ángelo Preciado; Caíque Gonçalves out for Edenilson
57’ 2T – Tomás Cuello out for Dudu; Tomás Pérez out for Hulk
73’ 2T – Gustavo Scarpa out for Mateo Cassierra
94’ 2T – Reinier out for Alan Minda; Erick out for Fabri
Yellow Cards for Atlético Mineiro:
46’ 1T – Tomás Pérez; 20’ 2T – Ángelo Preciado; 45’ 2T – Ruan Tressoldi