Deyverson’s Stunning Performance Leads Atlético-MG to Final: A Victory Over River Plate

Deyverson is disconcerting and, now, makes the stadium explode. The center forward’s star shined, for real, in the 21st minute, when Lyanco made a beautiful throw from the defense field of a proactive Atlético-MG. Hulk, with his trickery up to date, collided with Pezzella, and the ball fell cleanly to Deyverson, who left goalkeeper Armani stretched with a beautiful body dribble and tapped it into the empty goal: 1-0.

Deyverson celebrates Atlético-MG’s goal against River Image: Pedro Souza / Atlético

Fouls (and barbs) slow down the rhythm. River even made some attacks after being leaked, but found themselves facing a fierce Galo who had no shame in stopping the duel, if necessary, with fouls. Without space and in a hurry, the Argentines got angry and also abused tackles, giving Jesús Valenzuela trouble — former Palmeiras teammates, Deyverson and Borja had a harsh argument at halftime.

Rooster attacking. The 2nd half had the home team causing danger twice in 10 minutes. First, Deyverson completed Scarpa’s cross with a header, and then the midfielder himself made Armani work on a shot from the right edge of the area.

Gallardo, dissatisfied, moves. Annoyed by his team’s lack of creation, River’s coach opted to remove his three midfielders at once shortly after the Minas Gerais attacks: Fonseca, Simón and Nacho Fernández left for Villagra, Meza and the former Fluminense player. Lanzini.

Deyver(show) increases. Lethal, Atlético-MG increased with… Deyverson. The center forward showed flair when he infiltrated the defenders, took advantage of a beautiful diagonal pass from Arana and, with extreme skill, crossed the ball without giving Armani any hope of defending: 2-0.