Atlético Mineiro overcame Independiente del Valle, 3x1, on Thursday, on matchweek 5. Before this matchday, Antônio Mohamed's team came from a win, and Renato Paiva's team came from a defeat. Hulk was the star with 2 goals.
The opening goal was scored by Hulk with 9 minutes on the clock.
After 56 minutes, Atlético Mineiro increased their lead with a goal from forward. in the 82nd minute, William Vargas fired home for Independiente del Valle, laid on by Júnior Sornoza. Sávio netted the last goal in the final minutes of the game.
After the result Atlético Mineiro are 1st in the table, with 11 points, while Independiente del Valle sit 3rd place, with 5 points. In their next fixture, Belo Horizonte (MG)'s team will host Tolima. Meanwhile, Sangolquí's team will play at home against América Mineiro.
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Hulk 9' 56' Savinho 90' | William Vargas 82' |