In the 35th round of the Brasileirao, Fortaleza faced off against Atlético Mineiro at the Castelão Stadium, where they claimed a beautiful 1-0 victory. The host team broke the deadlock just before halftime when Tomás Pochettino found the net in the 40th minute.
Pochettino’s goal came from a well-placed cross by Adam Bareiro, allowing the midfielder to fire home from inside the box.
Atlético Mineiro had a chance to equalize late in the match, but Júnior Alonso failed to convert a penalty in the 83rd minute.
Tomás Pochettino was undoubtedly the standout performer of the match, scoring the only goal and attempting three shots on target, earning him the title of Man of the Match. Defensive efforts were also commendable, with Diogo Barbosa making crucial clearances throughout the game.
Coach Martín Palermo set his team up in a 4-3-3 formation, featuring Brenno in goal, with Eros Mancuso, Emanuel Brítez, Gastón Ávila, and Diogo Barbosa in defense. The midfield consisted of Pierre, Lucas Sasha, and Pochettino, while José María Herrera, Breno Lopes, and Adam Bareiro led the attack.
On the other side, Jorge Sampaoli’s squad employed a 3-5-2 formation, with Éverson guarding the net. The defense comprised Ruan Tressoldi, Vitor Hugo, and Júnior Alonso, while the midfield included Alan Franco, Alexsander, Guilherme Arana, Igor Gomes, and Bernard, leaving Dudu and Hulk upfront.
Officiating the match was referee Davi Lacerda.
Following this match, Fortaleza now sits in 18th place with 40 points, while Atlético Mineiro remains 13th with a total of 45 points in the standings.
Substitutions for Fortaleza
66’ 2T – Adam Bareiro was replaced by Deyverson, and Breno Lopes was substituted for Lucas Crispim.
75’ 2T – Pierre made way for Matheus Pereira, and Tomás Pochettino was replaced by Moisés.
Substitutions for Atlético Mineiro
65’ 2T – Hulk was substituted by Biel, and José María Herrera was replaced by Yago Pikachu.
69’ 2T – Alexsander was substituted by Gustavo Scarpa, and Ruan Tressoldi was replaced by Renzo Saravia.
83’ 2T – Guilherme Arana went off for Cadu, and Bernard was substituted by Gabriel Menino.
Yellow Card for Atlético Mineiro:
36’ 2T Júnior Alonso (Unsporting behavior)