Find out more about the duel between Morrinhos and Atlético-GO in the 1st round of the Campeonato Goiano on January 18th, Thursday, at 8pm, at Estádio João Vilela, in Morrinhos, Goiás.
Morrinhos
For the 2024 season, Morrinhos is determined to substantially increase its performance in the Goiano Championship.
In the 2023 edition, the club faced a campaign full of challenges, ending the initial phase in 10th place, recording just two wins, two draws and a regrettable seven defeats. This precarious positioning placed them only above Grêmio Anápolis and Inhumas, escaping the dangerous relegation by a thin margin.
On the other hand, in 2022, Morrinhos displayed a remarkable performance, winning 3rd place in Group A and advancing to the quarter-finals, where, despite being eliminated against Atlético-GO, they reached a respectable 7th position in the general classification.
Within the scope of the 2023 State Championship, Morrinhos experienced disparate results, experiencing defeats against teams such as Goiás (1×3), Vila Nova (3×0) and Atlético Goianiense (2×0), interspersed with draws against Anápolis (1×1) and Aparecidense (2×1).
The team oscillated between moments of prosperity, with consecutive victories over Goiânia (4×0) and Grêmio Anápolis (4×0), and challenging sequences, notably with five consecutive defeats.
The imminent aim is, primarily, to avoid the threat of relegation and, at the same time, aim for a place in the knockout stage, harboring the hope of achieving an unprecedented prominent position in national competitions.
To this end, the group went through a pre-season that proved to be effective, generating complete success in the training games, hinting at an auspicious start to the endeavor in the Goiano Championship.
Coach Sílvio Criciúma leads Morrinhos, forming a team with players from several Brazilian clubs. The main lineup includes Hudson, Dedé, Talis, Janelson, Rômulo, Magrão, Cristian, Diego Souza, Sandrinho, Jackson and Nathan, with a 4-4-2 formation.
Atlético-GO
Meanwhile, Atlético-GO focuses its energy on seeking an unprecedented feat: winning the third championship of the Campeonato Goiano, after having lifted the trophy in the 2022 and 2023 editions.
In the 2023 competition, Atlético Goianiense boasted a list of outstanding results, with substantial victories over Goiás (3×1), Aparecidense (2×0) and Iporá (7×1). The team also demonstrated its strength in matches away from home, with triumphs over Iporá (0x1) and Goianésia (3×0).
Holding a streak of 8 consecutive victories and a remarkable 15-game unbeaten period, Atlético Goianiense has shown admirable consistency throughout its trajectory. Despite facing some adversity, such as a series of 9 matches without a win and six consecutive defeats, the team’s ability to recover is undeniable.
Coach Jair Ventura remains until the end of the Goiano Championship. Atlético-GO has a solid base with players like Ronaldo, Gabriel Baralhas, and others. The club faced changes, most notably Baralhas, on loan from Internacional until 2024. Furthermore, notable reinforcements, such as Vagner Love, arrived to balance continuity and renewal, with a 4-2-3-1 formation.
Conclusion:
Therefore, Atlético Goianiense, with its stability, impressive home victories and solid performance, is the clear favorite compared to Morrinhos, who had a more unstable trajectory, marked by ups and downs. Thus, Atlético Goianiense is the undisputed favorite in this match.