Ex’s law with Deyverson’s hat-trick turns the game and VAR validates goal from the epic draw Atlético-MG x Fortaleza in 3-3 in the BrasileirãoPor Carolina Costa
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Fortaleza drew 3-3 with Atlético-MG at Arena MRV, in Belo Horizonte, in the delayed round of the Brazilian Championship. The game took place on Wednesday night, with Deyverson as the protagonist, scoring three goals in the final stage. The striker, a former Galo player, reduced the score in the first minute of the second half, converted a penalty in the 21st minute and completed the hat-trick in the 47th minute, validated by VAR in the 49th minute.
Atlético-MG dominated the first half and took the lead with goals from Hulk in the 7th minute and Vitor Hugo in the 46th. In the second half, Dudu doubled in the 15th minute, but Fortaleza reacted intensely in the final minutes.
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First half goals
Hulk scored the first goal 7 minutes into the first half. The attacker received a cross from Rony and deflected it to open the scoring.
Vitor Hugo expanded at 46minutes, in a corner kick from Bernard. The defender rose free and headed the corner.
Fortaleza created chances, but stopped with defenses from Everson and Brenno.
Immediate reaction in the second half
Deyverson reduced the score 1 minute into the second half. Gazal touched the area and the attacker anticipated the defense.
Dudu made it 3-1 after 15 minutes, after a mistake in Fortaleza’s ball. The midfielder kicked hard, the ball hit the post and went in.
Atlético-MG controlled the actions, but Fortaleza won a penalty in the 19th minute.
- Penalty awarded after clash between Ruan and Gastón, confirmed by VAR in the 18th minute.
- Deyverson took a shot into the right corner in the 21st minute, Everson stretched but didn’t reach it.
- Yellow card for Ruan and coach Sampaoli from Atlético-MG.
Decisive minutes of the match
The game gained intensity in stoppage time, with Fortaleza pressing.
- In the 47th minute of the second half: Cross from the right, Mancuso deflected it and Deyverson completed it for the third goal.
- At 49 minutes: Move checked by VAR, goal validated after analysis.
- In the 50th minute: Atlético-MG hit the post with a shot.
- Replacement at 50minutes: Lucero replaced Deyverson.
- Additions up to 52 minutes, with +7 added to 45.
The draw kept Fortaleza in the fight against relegation. The team has 30 points and hasn’t lost in four games.
Substitutions and Cards
Several changes occurred in the second half.
In the 40th minute, Fortaleza changed two players. Atlético-MG also changed plays in the 39th and 32nd minutes.
Yellow card for Lucas Sasha from Fortaleza in the 30th minute. Dudu received a yellow card at 31 in the first half.
Accumulated fouls: Atlético-MG with 14 against Fortaleza’s 5 in the 29th minute of the second half.
Ball possession and finishing
Atlético-MG maintained more possession in the first half. Fortaleza took chances from distance with moves like Mancuso’s in the 11th minute.
Bernard created chances in the 7th and 45th minutes of the first half. Brenno saved kicks from Hulk and Arana.
Deyverson was caught offside in the 33rd minute of the second half.
Isolated Hazard Throws
Scarpa took a risk from outside in the 25th minute of the second half, going close. Fausto Vera shot blocked in the 38th minute.
Allanzinho headed wide in the 34th minute. Pierre attempted a shot in the 45th minute,but with excessive force.
Atlético-MG hit the post 50 minutes into the second half.
The game remained balanced in the final minutes, with the score at 3-3 until the 49th minute of the second half.
Top threads
- 7′ 1Q: Hulk’s goal for Atlético-MG after Rony’s cross.
- 46′ 1Q: Goal by Vitor Hugo with a header from a corner.
- 1′ 2T: Deyverson decreases with a deflection in the area.
- 15′ 2Q: Dudu extends after stealing the ball.
- 21′ 2Q: Deyverson converts a penalty validated by VAR.
- 47′ 2Q: Deyverson completes hat-trick with a shot in the area.
- 49′ 2Q: VAR confirms Fortaleza’s third goal.







