Ex-Brazil striker Fred fires Mineiro to victory
Friday - November 10, 2017 1:24 pm ,
Category : SPORTS
Rio de Janeiro Nov 10 (IANS) Former Brazil striker Fred struck a late goal as Atletico Mineiro recorded a 3-2 home victory over Atletico Goianiense in the Brazilian Serie A championship.
Andrigo put the visitors ahead just before the half-hour mark after Atletico Mineiro defender Fabio Santos cancelled out Diego Rosa s opener on Thursday reports Xinua news agency.
Midfielder Luan equalized just after halftime before Fred combined with former national teammate Robinho before firing a shot into the top corner.
The result lifted Atletico Mineiro to 10th in the standings with five matches remaining and maintained the team s remote chance of securing a 2018 Copa Libertadores berth.
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