Atlético-GO defeats Athletic 3-2 in Série B comeback

Atlético-GO secured a 3-2 comeback victory against Athletic Club during the 37th round of the Campeonato Brasileiro Série B at Arena Sicredi in São João del-Rei.

Athletic initially took the lead through a goal by Max, but the home team was reduced to ten men late in the first half after Max received a red card following a VAR review for an obscene gesture toward the visiting supporters.

In the second half, Athletic extended their lead through Gustavo Silva, but Atlético-GO utilized their numerical advantage to mount a comeback. Gustavo Coutinho proved decisive, scoring both an equalizer from a penalty and the winning goal in the 45th minute of the second half.

With this result, Atlético-GO moves up to 7th place with 58 points, maintaining their pursuit of a playoff spot for promotion to Série A. Athletic remains in 14th place with 47 points.