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Guilherme Arana scores an unconventional goal for Atlético Mineiro

Atlético Mineiro's left-back Guilherme Arana scored an unusual goal against Independiente del Valle in the Copa Sudamericana. The Brazilian capitalized on a defensive error to put his team ahead in the crucial second leg.


Guilherme Arana scores an unconventional goal for Atlético Mineiro

The Atlético Mineiro left-back, Guilherme Arana, opened the scoring in Tuesday's match against Independiente del Valle of Ecuador in the second leg of the Copa Sudamericana semifinals in an unusual way.

The Brazilian defender pounced on a rebound inside the area in the 36th minute of the first half, following a play that had several peculiarities.

The 'Galo' capitalized on the visitors' error in the back and, after three shots on goal, Arana only had to push the ball into the net guarded by Guido Villar.

In this way, the team led by Jorge Sampaoli took the lead in the match and began to feel the possibility of qualifying for the final of this international tournament.