América Mineiro edged out Fortaleza in a close win on Saturday, 2x1, in a game related to matchweek 7 of Brazil Serie A. To this matchweek, Vágner Mancini's team came from a defeat, and Juan Pablo Vojvoda 's team came from three draws.
Breno opened the score early in the game. After 26 minutes, Tomás Pochettino struck for Fortaleza. Felipe Azevedo netted the last goal with 33 minutes on the clock.
After the result Fortaleza are 10th in the table, with 10 points, while América Mineiro sit 19th place, with 4 points. In relation to forthcoming league matches, Vágner Mancini's team will play away against Botafogo, whilst Juan Pablo Vojvoda 's team will play at home against Vasco.
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Breno 2' Felipe Azevedo 33' | Tomás Pochettino 26' |