“Renê gave Vitória a shock lead, finishing from the left side of the box with a composed left-footed effort to the high centre of the goal after Matheuzinho's assist — against the run of play following Athletico pressure that had already forced a corner.”
Pivotal“Kevin Viveros stepped up to convert from the spot after Cacá fouled him in the penalty area, sending his right-footed effort into the bottom right corner to restore parity.”
Pivotal“Kevin Viveros broke Vitória's resistance in stoppage time, converting from close range on the left side of the six-yard box after an Athletico set piece to finally give the hosts the lead they had threatened throughout.”
Pivotal
Athletico PR
Vitória
Outstanding performance
Athletico PR•AttackerAthletico Paranaense dominated this fixture from virtually every statistical angle — 61% possession, 23 shots to Vitória's seven, and seven big chances created — yet somehow found themselves trailing at the break after Renê punished a moment of home defensive sloppiness on 22 minutes. The equaliser came via the penalty spot through Kevin Viveros following a Cacá foul, and for much of the second half the match seemed destined for a tense draw as Lucas Arcanjo made eight saves to keep Vitória in contention. That narrative was obliterated in stoppage time: Viveros pounced from close range after a set piece to make it 2-1, then Luiz Gustavo added a third within the same frantic minute to seal a result that ultimately flatters neither side's performance across 90 minutes but emphatically rewards Athletico's persistence. For Vitória, this is a damaging defeat — they were outplayed for long stretches and their goalkeeper's heroics merely delayed the inevitable.
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Renan Peixoto from Athletico Paranaense wins a free kick on the right wing.
Foul by Luan Cândido of Vitória.
Lucas Silva from Vitória is caught offside.
Bruno ZapelliYellow CardBruno Zapelli of Athletico Paranaense receives a yellow card.
Lucas SilvaYellow CardLucas Silva from Vitória receives a yellow card.
Substitution for Vitória: Lucas Silva comes on for Zé Vitor.
Goal! Kevin Viveros scores for Athletico Paranaense with a right-footed shot from the left side of the six-yard box into the bottom left corner. The score is now Athletico Paranaense 2, Vitória 1.
Luiz Gustavo's right-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked.
Attempt saved. Luiz Gustavo from Athletico Paranaense has a left-footed shot from the center of the box, but it's saved in the top left corner by Lucas Arcanjo from Vitória. The assist came from Lucas Esquivel.
Goal! Kevin Viveros scores for Athletico Paranaense with a right-footed shot from the left side of the six-yard box into the bottom left corner after a set piece. The score is now Athletico Paranaense 2, Vitória 1.
The fourth official has indicated there will be 8 minutes of added time.
Santos receives a yellow card.
Substitution for Athletico Paranaense: Renan Peixoto comes on for Steven Mendoza.
Fabrício commits a foul for Vitória.
Luiz Gustavo from Athletico Paranaense wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Zé VitorYellow CardZé Vitor from Vitória receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
Chiqueti from Athletico Paranaense wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Foul by Zé Vitor of Vitória.
Arthur Dias from Athletico Paranaense misses the header from the center of the box after a set piece situation.
Chiqueti wins a free kick for Athletico Paranaense on the left wing.
Foul committed by Marinho of Vitória.
Luiz Gustavo's left-footed shot from outside the box is blocked. The attempt was assisted by Chiqueti.
Substitution for Athletico Paranaense: Chiqueti comes on for Bruninho.
Substitution for Vitória: Marinho comes on for Erick.
Substitution for Athletico Paranaense: Bruno Zapelli comes on for Juan Portilla.
Attempt missed. Bruninho from Athletico Paranaense takes a left-footed shot from a difficult angle and long range on the left.
Luiz Gustavo's right-footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked.
Gastón Benavídez from Athletico Paranaense wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Emmanuel Martínez of Vitória.
Substitution for Vitória: Diego Tarzia comes on for Matheuzinho.
Substitution for Vitória: Fabrício comes on for Renê due to an injury.
There is a delay in the match due to an injury to Renê from Vitória.
Luiz Gustavo's left-footed shot from outside the box is saved in the center of the goal by Lucas Arcanjo. The attempt was assisted by Bruninho.
Attempt missed. Ronald from Vitória takes a right-footed shot from outside the box following a direct free kick.
There is a delay in the match due to an injury to Renê of Vitória.
Arthur DiasYellow CardArthur Dias from Athletico Paranaense receives a yellow card for a foul.
Renê from Vitória wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Foul committed by Arthur Dias of Athletico Paranaense.
Luiz Gustavo commits a handball for Athletico Paranaense.
Substitution for Athletico Paranaense: Dudu Kogitzki comes on for João Cruz.
The match is delayed due to an injury to Lucas Arcanjo from Vitória.
The match is delayed due to an injury to Lucas Arcanjo from Vitória.
Bruninho's left-footed shot from outside the box is saved.
Attempt missed by Renê from Vitória, who headed the ball from very close range.
Foul committed by Luiz Gustavo of Athletico Paranaense.
Zé Vitor from Vitória wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Renê's right-footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Ramon provided the assist.
Gastón BenavídezYellow CardGastón Benavídez from Athletico Paranaense receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
Foul committed by Gastón Benavídez of Athletico Paranaense.
Emmanuel Martínez from Vitória wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Luan Cândido of Vitória.
Bruninho from Athletico Paranaense wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Attempt missed. Emmanuel Martínez from Vitória takes a right-footed shot from outside the box, but it goes to the left after a corner.
Attempt missed. Renê from Vitória takes a right-footed shot from the center of the box but misses to the right after a corner.
Corner awarded to Vitória after a concession by Arthur Dias.
Juan Portilla from Athletico Paranaense wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Zé Vitor of Vitória.
Bruninho's left-footed shot from the right side of the box is saved.
Attempt missed by João Cruz of Athletico Paranaense with a right-footed shot from outside the box.
Foul by João Cruz of Athletico Paranaense.
Caíque Gonçalves from Vitória is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Attempt missed. Luiz Gustavo from Athletico Paranaense has a left-footed shot from very close range that goes just to the right after a corner.
Attempt saved. Luiz Gustavo's header from very close range is saved in the center of the goal by Lucas Arcanjo. The chance was assisted by João Cruz's cross.
Athletico Paranaense wins a corner, conceded by Lucas Arcanjo.
Attempt saved. Kevin Viveros of Athletico Paranaense has his right-footed shot from the center of the box saved.
Foul committed by Caíque Gonçalves of Vitória.
Bruninho from Athletico Paranaense wins a free kick on the left wing.
João Cruz from Athletico Paranaense is caught offside.
The second half begins with the match tied at 1-1 between Athletico Paranaense and Vitória.
Substitution for Vitória: Ronald comes on for Edenilson.
The first half ends with the score at 1-1 between Athletico Paranaense and Vitória.
Steven Mendoza from Athletico Paranaense misses the target with a left-footed shot from outside the box, sending the ball to the right. Bruninho provided the assist.
Foul by Zé Vitor of Vitória.
Steven Mendoza from Athletico Paranaense wins a free kick on the left wing.
The fourth official has indicated there will be 5 minutes of added time.
Emmanuel Martínez from Vitória is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Juan Portilla of Athletico Paranaense.
Emmanuel MartínezYellow CardEmmanuel Martínez from Vitória receives a yellow card.
Corner awarded to Vitória after a concession by Lucas Esquivel.
Erick from Vitória wins a free kick on the right wing.
Erick from Vitória wins a free kick on the right wing.
Luan Cândido from Vitória wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Foul committed by Carlos Terán of Athletico Paranaense.
Caíque Gonçalves from Vitória wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Foul committed by Juan Portilla of Athletico Paranaense.
Foul committed by Kevin Viveros of Athletico Paranaense.
Cacá from Vitória wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Zé Vitor from Vitória wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Luiz Gustavo of Athletico Paranaense.
Gastón Benavídez from Athletico Paranaense wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul by Renê of Vitória.
Goal in the penalty shootout! Kevin Viveros scores for Athletico Paranaense with a right-footed shot into the bottom right corner. The match remains 1-1.
CacáCacá from Vitória concedes a penalty after a foul in the penalty area.
Kevin ViverosKevin Viveros wins a penalty for Athletico Paranaense after being fouled in the penalty area.
Renê from Vitória wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Steven Mendoza of Athletico Paranaense.
Corner awarded to Athletico Paranaense after Luan Cândido concedes.
Bruninho from Athletico Paranaense misses a header from the left side of the six-yard box after a corner.
Athletico Paranaense wins a corner after Edenilson concedes.
Foul committed by Zé Vitor of Vitória.
Lucas Esquivel from Athletico Paranaense wins a free kick in the defensive half.
João Cruz from Athletico Paranaense misses a right-footed shot from the right side of the box, sending it close but to the left. The attempt was assisted by Kevin Viveros with a cross.
assist: Matheuzinho
Goal! Vitória takes the lead 1-0 with Renê scoring from the left side of the box with a left-footed shot to the high center of the goal, assisted by Matheuzinho.
Handball by João Cruz of Athletico Paranaense.
Athletico Paranaense wins a corner after Luan Cândido concedes.
Luan Cândido's header from the center of the box is saved in the top right corner by Santos. The attempt was assisted by Matheuzinho's cross.
Corner awarded to Vitória after a concession by Arthur Dias.
Attempt saved. João Cruz from Athletico Paranaense has a right-footed shot from outside the box that is saved.
Foul committed by Zé Vitor of Vitória.
João Cruz from Athletico Paranaense wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Attempt missed. Lucas Esquivel from Athletico Paranaense takes a left-footed shot from outside the box, but it goes to the left. Luiz Gustavo provided the assist.
Foul committed by Juan Portilla of Athletico Paranaense.
Luan Cândido from Vitória wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Edenilson from Vitória receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
Foul committed by Edenilson - Vitória.
Kevin Viveros from Athletico Paranaense wins a free kick on the left wing.
Foul committed by Zé Vitor of Vitória.
Luiz Gustavo from Athletico Paranaense wins a free kick on the left wing.
Luiz GustavoYellow CardLuiz Gustavo of Athletico Paranaense receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
Luiz GustavoYellow CardLuiz Gustavo of Athletico Paranaense receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
Zé Vitor from Vitória wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Corner awarded to Vitória after a concession by Arthur Dias.
Erick from Vitória wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Foul committed by Lucas Esquivel of Athletico Paranaense.
