OR Atletico Mineiro got the qualification for the semifinals of Copa Sudamerianadominating Bolivar’s 1-0 in the quarter-finals. The winning goal scored in the 90th minute Bernard Duarte with a header, after a cross-lug of Gustavo Scarpa.
The Brazilian midfielder passed early in the race as a change in the 20th minute due to injury to Pedro Enriqueand at the finale justified his choice Shaboligiving the victory and qualification to his team. The first match in Bolivia had ended 2-2, so the goal of his former player Panathinaic was decisive.
THE Bernardwho played with the Greens from 2022 to 2024 with 85 appearances, 13 goals and 15 assists, reported after the match in his relationship with his previous Minneir technician, Cunnybut also with his new coach, Shaboli.
‘I don’t like to talk badly about previous technique Leadership, because I feel great gratitude for what we built together. I will never cease to be grateful. But I had no contact with him. I didn’t have the freedom to discuss my situation or my opportunities. Many today came and told me, “In training you are very uplifted, you deserved this opportunity, you deserved this goal.”
These are things that fill me. It’s a reward. With the arrival of Sabaol Everything was different. Within a few days we had individual meetings, where he showed us what we do well and how we can improve. This makes us feel important. This is not a hay, but a proper management of the team, which is very significant‘he said in detail.
THE Gustavo Scarpawho gave the assist for Bernard’s goal, he also has a Greek past as he competed in the Olympics in the 2023–24 season. The two, with past in Greek football, worked ideally at a critical time for the Atletico And the absolute protagonists of the qualification proved to be.
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– Conmebol Sudamericana (@sudamericanabr) September 25, 2025
Source: Sport Fm
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