“Stiven Mendoza scores with a left-footed shot from the center of the box to give Athletico the breakthrough”
Pivotal“Heated exchange leads to multiple yellow cards as tensions boil over”
“Kevin Viveros seals victory with a right-footed finish from João Cruz's perfectly weighted through ball”
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Athletico PR
Chapecoense
Outstanding performance
Athletico PR•MidfielderAthletico Paranaense secured a commanding 2-0 victory over Chapecoense at home, with their dominance reflected in a comprehensive 71-42 dominance rating. The hosts controlled proceedings from the outset, registering 58% possession and outshooting their visitors 14-8, while creating three big chances to Chapecoense's none. Substitutes proved decisive for Athletico, with Stiven Mendoza breaking the deadlock on 57 minutes just after coming on, before Kevin Viveros sealed the points with a clinical finish from João Cruz's through ball. The victory strengthens Athletico's position in Serie A, while Chapecoense's struggles continue as they managed just one shot on target despite making six substitutions in search of an equalizer.
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Substitution for Athletico Paranaense: Renan Peixoto comes on for Kevin Viveros due to an injury.
The match is delayed due to an injury to Kevin Viveros of Athletico Paranaense.
João Cruz's right-footed shot from outside the box is blocked. The attempt was assisted by Bruno Zapelli.
Jean Carlos from Chapecoense has a right-footed shot from the center of the box, but it is blocked. Maurício Garcez provided the assist.
assist: João Cruz
Goal! Athletico Paranaense leads 2-0 against Chapecoense. Kevin Viveros scores with a right-footed shot from the center of the box to the center of the goal, assisted by João Cruz's through ball.
Substitution for Chapecoense: Jean Carlos comes on for Higor Meritão.
Substitution for Chapecoense: Rafael Carvalheira comes on for João Vitor.
Doma wins a free kick in their defensive half against Chapecoense.
Kevin Viveros of Athletico Paranaense is penalized for dangerous play.
Foul committed by Higor Meritão of Chapecoense.
Bruninho from Athletico Paranaense wins a free kick on the right wing.
Foul by Marcinho for Chapecoense.
Gilberto from Athletico Paranaense wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Lucas Esquivel of Athletico Paranaense.
Maurício Garcez from Chapecoense wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Bruno ZapelliYellow CardBruno Zapelli of Athletico Paranaense receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
Foul committed by Bruno Zapelli of Athletico Paranaense.
Maurício Garcez from Chapecoense wins a free kick in the defensive half.
João Vitor's right-footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Marcos Vinícius provided the assist.
Attempt saved. Neto Pessoa - Chapecoense - left footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the top left corner by Santos - Athletico Paranaense Assisted by João Vitor.
Attempt missed. Lucas Esquivel of Athletico Paranaense takes a left-footed shot from a difficult angle and long range on the right, but it goes too high after a direct free kick.
Substitution for Chapecoense: Marcinho comes on for Ênio.
Substitution for Chapecoense: Maurício Garcez comes on for Italo.
Bruno Leonardo Yellow CardBruno Leonardo of Chapecoense receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
Foul committed by Bruno Leonardo of Chapecoense.
Kevin Viveros from Athletico Paranaense wins a free kick on the right wing.
Kevin Viveros from Athletico Paranaense wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Kevin Viveros from Athletico Paranaense wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by João Cruz of Athletico Paranaense.
Camilo from Chapecoense wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Foul committed by Bruno Leonardo of Chapecoense.
Kevin Viveros - Athletico Paranaense - wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Substitution for Athletico Paranaense: João Cruz comes on for Dudu Kogitzki.
Neto PessoaYellow CardNeto Pessoa of Chapecoense receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
Arthur Dias from Athletico Paranaense is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Neto Pessoa of Chapecoense.
DomaYellow CardDoma receives a yellow card for a bad foul against Chapecoense.
Kevin Viveros from Athletico Paranaense wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Foul by Doma against Chapecoense.
Dudu Kogitzki from Athletico Paranaense misses a left-footed shot from the left side of the box, sending it to the right.
Goal! Athletico Paranaense leads Chapecoense 1-0. Steven Mendoza scores with a left-footed shot from the center of the box.
Kevin Viveros' right-footed shot from the center of the box is saved by Rafael Santos in the center of the goal. The attempt was assisted by Dudu Kogitzki.
Substitution for Chapecoense: Neto Pessoa comes on for Yannick Bolasie.
Ênio from Chapecoense is caught offside.
João Vitor from Chapecoense misses a right-footed shot from over 35 yards, sending the ball to the right. Ênio provided the assist.
Athletico Paranaense wins a corner after Rafael Santos concedes.
Bruninho's left-footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top center of the goal by Rafael Santos. The attempt was assisted by Steven Mendoza.
Kevin Viveros from Athletico Paranaense wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Marcos Vinícius of Chapecoense.
Foul by Dudu Kogitzki of Athletico Paranaense.
Ênio from Chapecoense wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Bruninho's left-footed shot from the center of the box is saved by Rafael Santos in the center of the goal. The attempt was assisted by Steven Mendoza's cross.
Ênio's right-footed shot from outside the box is blocked. João Vitor provided the assist.
Substitution for Athletico Paranaense: Bruninho comes on for Julimar.
The second half begins with the match score at 0-0 between Athletico Paranaense and Chapecoense.
Substitution for Athletico Paranaense: Bruno Zapelli comes on for Juan Portilla.
The first half ends with a score of 0-0 between Athletico Paranaense and Chapecoense.
Italo from Chapecoense has a right-footed shot from outside the box that is close but misses the top right corner after a set piece situation.
Higor Meritão from Chapecoense wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Foul committed by Juan Portilla of Athletico Paranaense.
JulimarYellow CardJulimar from Athletico Paranaense receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
The match is delayed due to an injury to Julimar from Athletico Paranaense.
The match is delayed due to an injury to Bruno Leonardo from Chapecoense.
The fourth official has indicated there will be 5 minutes of added time.
Bruno Leonardo from Chapecoense wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Julimar of Athletico Paranaense.
Athletico Paranaense wins a corner after Marcos Vinícius concedes.
The match is delayed due to an injury to Lucas Esquivel of Athletico Paranaense.
Lucas Esquivel from Athletico Paranaense wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul by Yannick Bolasie of Chapecoense.
Bruno Leonardo from Chapecoense is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul by Kevin Viveros of Athletico Paranaense.
The match is delayed due to an injury to João Vitor from Chapecoense.
The match is delayed due to an injury to Juan Portilla of Athletico Paranaense.
João Vitor from Chapecoense misses a right-footed shot from outside the box, sending it close but to the right. Yannick Bolasie provided the assist.
Luiz Gustavo from Athletico Paranaense wins a free kick on the right wing.
Foul committed by Camilo of Chapecoense.
Ênio from Chapecoense is caught offside.
Ênio from Chapecoense wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Dudu Kogitzki of Athletico Paranaense.
Athletico Paranaense wins a corner after Rafael Santos concedes.
Attempt saved. Steven Mendoza's left-footed shot from the right side of the box is saved.
Athletico Paranaense wins a corner after Marcos Vinícius concedes.
Attempt missed. Dudu Kogitzki from Athletico Paranaense takes a left-footed shot from outside the box, but it goes too high. Arthur Dias provided the assist.
Yannick Bolasie is caught offside for Chapecoense.
Higor Meritão from Chapecoense wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Luiz Gustavo of Athletico Paranaense.
Kevin Viveros of Athletico Paranaense is caught offside.
Steven Mendoza from Athletico Paranaense is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by João Vitor of Chapecoense.
Marcos Vinícius from Chapecoense wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Lucas Esquivel of Athletico Paranaense.
Attempt saved. Gilberto from Athletico Paranaense has a right-footed shot from over 35 yards, but Rafael Santos from Chapecoense saves it in the center of the goal.
The match is delayed due to an injury to Arthur Dias of Athletico Paranaense.
Yannick BolasieYellow CardYannick Bolasie of Chapecoense receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
Arthur Dias from Athletico Paranaense wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Foul committed by Yannick Bolasie of Chapecoense.
João Vitor from Chapecoense wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Dudu Kogitzki of Athletico Paranaense.
Foul committed by Gilberto of Athletico Paranaense.
Italo from Chapecoense wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Kevin Viveros of Athletico Paranaense is caught offside.
Attempt missed. Steven Mendoza's header from the center of the box is too high, assisted by Julimar's cross.
Foul committed by Yannick Bolasie of Chapecoense.
Arthur Dias from Athletico Paranaense is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Athletico Paranaense wins a corner after João Vitor concedes.
Lucas Esquivel's left-footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
Foul committed by Higor Meritão of Chapecoense.
Kevin Viveros from Athletico Paranaense wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Ênio from Chapecoense wins a free kick on the right wing.
Foul committed by Santos against Athletico Paranaense.
Ênio's right-footed shot from outside the box for Chapecoense is blocked.
