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ENTERTAINMENT and ADVENTURE => Sports Watch => Topic started by: Folami David on Dec 21, 2013, 10:30 PM

Title: Atletico Take Third Despite Ronaldinho Red Card
Post by: Folami David on Dec 21, 2013, 10:30 PM
Atletico Mineiro had Brazilian superstar Ronaldinho sent-off but still struck in the last minute to snatch third place at the Club World Cup with a 3-2 win over Guangzhou Evergrande on Saturday.
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Ronaldinho had pulled his team level at 2-2 in the dying moments of the first half with his second spectacular free-kick of the tournament.
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But the 33-year-old World Cup winner was then red- carded in the 87th minute for a foul on Zhao Xuri.
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Despite playing the closing stages with just 10 men, the Copa Libertadores champions grabbed the dramatic winner courtesy of substitute Luan. European champions Bayern Munich will face hosts Raja Casablanca for the title later Saturday.
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Atletico Mineiro were in front after just two minutes when Diego Tardelli found the net after a corner from Ronaldinho.
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But the Asian champions stunned the Brazilians with two goals in six minutes.
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Muriqui, who played seven games at Atletico on loan in 2010, levelled in the ninth minute before compatriot Elkeson rattled the crossbar.
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It was another South American, Argentine import Conca who put the Chinese side 2-1 up on the 15- minute mark from the penalty spot after Gao Lin had been upended in the area.
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It was an emotional strike for Conca who was playing his final match for the club having already agreed to return to Fluminense for next season.
Title: Re: Atletico Take Third Despite Ronaldinho Red Card
Post by: femifemzy3 on Dec 23, 2013, 02:02 AM
That is what a complete team should be anytime anyday. No Ronaldinho, No Problem.
Title: Re: Atletico Take Third Despite Ronaldinho Red Card
Post by: Nifemi Donald on Dec 23, 2013, 02:55 PM
That's how to know a good team. They perform up to expectation even with their key man out. Gud one from them.