Atlético-MG takes lead with Arana’s goal confirmed by VAR at 35′ in Arena MRV Por Luís Henrique Costa
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Atlético-MG hosts Independiente del Valle at Arena MRV in Belo Horizonte for the second leg of the Copa Sudamericana semifinal. The match kicked off at 9:30 PM this Tuesday, with the aggregate score tied 1-1 after the first leg in Ecuador. Guilherme Arana scored the goal that put the Minas Gerais team ahead 1-0 at the 35th minute of the first half, following a VAR review that confirmed the play was legal.
The ball rolled with Atlético starting possession and looking for spaces in attack. Independiente del Valle exchanged passes to try to advance, but the Minas defense cleared the initial threats. At the 38th minute of the first half, the game continues with Galo leading the score.
- Key moments so far:
- 1′: Dudu receives on the left and passes to Arana, who shoots straight at goalkeeper Villar; corner for Atlético.
- 2′: Alonso heads after Arana’s throw-in; Villar palms away and concedes another corner.
- 35′: After a scramble in the box, Dudu lays off to Arana, who taps into the net.
- 37′: VAR checks the play and confirms Arana’s goal; 1-0 to Atlético.
- 38′: Game continues with Atlético pressing.
Goal upheld after detailed review
The referee called VAR at the 37th minute to check for any irregularity in Guilherme Arana’s goal. The review lasted about one minute and confirmed no offside or foul in the sequence.
Arana received a pass from Dudu after chaos in the Ecuadorian box, with partial saves by goalkeeper Villar and defensive clearances. The left-back finished from close range and ran to celebrate with teammates.
Goal upheld after detailed review
The referee called VAR at the 37th minute to check for any irregularity in Guilherme Arana’s goal. The review lasted about one minute and confirmed no offside or foul in the sequence.
Arana received a pass from Dudu after chaos in the Ecuadorian box, with partial saves by goalkeeper Villar and defensive clearances. The left-back finished from close range and ran to celebrate with teammates.
Early pressure from Atlético
Atlético dominated the opening minutes with passes in defense and advances down the flanks. Dudu and Igor Gomes linked up in midfield, but Mercado intercepted an advance.
Arana fouled Spinelli at the 6th minute near the center. Independiente tried to respond with a Sornoza launch, but Vitor Hugo cleared the danger.
Bernard advanced down the left at the 33rd minute and threaded a pass to Arana, who couldn’t reach it; Villar saved securely.
Missed chances by both sides
Bernard had a chance at the 17th minute after Franco’s low cross; Dudu controlled, but the shot hit the defense. Del Valle played out poorly from the back and allowed a Minas counter.
Igor Gomes went down the right at the 15th minute and lofted into the box; Arroyo headed away, and Carabajal completed the clearance.
Dudu received on the right at the 28th minute and chipped to Arana; Schunke intercepted before the full-back.
Sornoza tried from distance at the 10th minute, but the ball went out for a throw-in with no threat to Everson’s goal.
Teams’ preparation for the clash
Atlético arrived after a 1-0 win over Ceará in Brasileirão, with 36 points in 13th place. The team had the week for adjustments, without suspended Gustavo Scarpa and medical department absences.
Independiente del Valle postponed their Ecuadorian league match against LDU and focused on preparation in Quito. Cortéz and Carabajal are on yellow cards, while Velascos and Cazares remain injured.
Opening plays and alternating control
The match began with Atlético exchanging passes and seeking advances. At 00 minutes, the kickoff belonged to the Minas side, and the team pressed from the start.
Rony crossed at the 22nd minute, but Dudu couldn’t connect at the far post; the Ecuadorian defense cleared. Del Valle passed in attack at the 24th minute, without shots.
Arana took a corner at the 3rd minute; Sornoza headed away. Villar felt pain after a save at the 2nd minute, received treatment, and returned to play.
Refereeing and knockout rules
Esteban Ostojich officiates the match, assisted by Nicolas Taran and Martin Soppi. Christian Ferreyra handles VAR, with Jose Burgos as fourth official.
Aggregate tie leads to penalty shootout. The winner faces Lanús or Universidad de Chile in the single final in Asunción on November 22.
The champion receives 6.5 million dollars and a spot in the 2026 Libertadores; the runner-up takes 2 million dollars.
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First-half highlights in progress
Dudu started a counter at the 11th minute and passed to Igor Gomes, who arrived late; Villar saved. Del Valle exchanged passes at the 20th minute but failed to penetrate the Minas defense.
Cortez crossed from the left at the 16th minute; the ball went through everyone and out for a goal kick. Alan Franco launched at the 25th minute; Carabajal rose and cleared.
Arroyo committed a hard foul on Arana at the 27th minute. Sornoza and Spinelli linked up at the 27th minute, but the marking cut it out.
Mercado lost possession at the 34th minute under pressure; throw-in for Atlético. The match remains intense at the 38th minute of the first half.
