Corinthians lose two-goal lead as Atletico win again
Soccer Football - Brasileiro Championship - Atletico Mineiro v Corinthians - Mineirao Stadium, Belo Horizonte, Brazil - August 12, 2020 Atletico Mineiro's Hyoran in action with Corinthians' Danilo Avelar, following the resumption of play behind closed doors after the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) REUTERS/Washington Alves
Atletico Mineiro maintained their 100% start to Brazil’s Serie A on Wednesday when they scored three goals in the second half to come from behind and beat Corinthians 3-2 in a topsy-turvy game in Belo Horizonte.
Atletico, who beat reigning champions Flamengo away from home in Sunday’s opener, were 2-0 down at half time to goals from Angelo Araos and striker Jo.
But substitute Hyoran scored twice in quick succession for the home side and then Nathan got a third after 61 minutes.
Soccer Football - Brasileiro Championship - Atletico Mineiro v Corinthians - Mineirao Stadium, Belo Horizonte, Brazil - August 12, 2020 Atletico Mineiro's Hyoran celebrates scoring their second goal, following the resumption of play behind closed doors after the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) REUTERS/Washington Alves
The defeat meant a losing league start for Corinthians, who didn't play on the opening weekend because they were involved in the final of the Sao Paulo state championship.
They now go to Porto Alegre to take on Gremio in their second game on Saturday, while Atletico are at home to Ceara the following day.
Soccer Football - Brasileiro Championship - Atletico Mineiro v Corinthians - Mineirao Stadium, Belo Horizonte, Brazil - August 12, 2020 Atletico Mineiro's Marquinhos in action with Corinthians' Gabriel, following the resumption of play behind closed doors after the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) REUTERS/Washington Alves
(Reporting by Andrew Downie in London; editing by Richard Pullin)
Soccer Football - Brasileiro Championship - Atletico Mineiro v Corinthians - Mineirao Stadium, Belo Horizonte, Brazil - August 12, 2020 Atletico Mineiro's Hyoran scores their first goal, following the resumption of play behind closed doors after the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) REUTERS/Washington AlvesSoccer Football - Brasileiro Championship - Atletico Mineiro v Corinthians - Mineirao Stadium, Belo Horizonte, Brazil - August 12, 2020 Cardboard cutout of fans are seen in the stands, following the resumption of play behind closed doors after the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) REUTERS/Washington Alves
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