In the highly anticipated classic Atletiba match on the eighth round of the Brasileirao, Athletico Paranaense emerged victorious against Coritiba with a scoreline of 2-0. Dudu Kogitzki opened the scoring for the hosts in the 21st minute of the first half, providing early momentum. Kevin Viveros sealed the game by scoring in the 55th minute, capitalizing on a defensive lapse to beat the Coritiba goalkeeper.
Viveros shone as the standout player of the match, making significant contributions with a goal and three shots on target. Meanwhile, Kogitzki also delivered a commendable performance, adding another goal to his tally at the Arena da Baixada.
The coach of Paranaense, Odair Hellmann, opted for a 3-4-3 formation, featuring Santos in goal, a defensive line of Arthur Dias, Felipe Aguirre, and Lucas Esquivel, while Gastón Benavídez, Jádson, Luiz Gustavo, and Stiven Mendoza commanded the midfield. Up front, they relied on Dudu Kogitzki, Kevin Viveros, and Julimar.
On the other side, Fernando Seabra’s Coritiba set up in a 4-5-1 formation, with Pedro Rangel guarding the net, a defensive quartet composed of João Pedro Chermont, Maicon, Jacy, and Bruno Melo, and a midfield including Sebastián Gómez, Wallisson Máximo, Lucas Ronier, Josué Pesqueira, and Breno Lopes, while Pedro Rocha was the lone striker.
Referee Raphael Claus officiated the match, overseeing a closely contested encounter at the Arena da Baixada.
In their next fixtures, Paranaense will host Botafogo while Coritiba will face Vasco da Gama at home.
This victory elevates Paranaense to 13 points, positioning them sixth in the standings, whereas Coritiba remains at 13 points but sits seventh in the league table.
Substitutions from Athletico Paranaense
44’ 1T – Luiz Gustavo was replaced by Juan Portilla
73’ 2T – Julimar was substituted for Felipe Chiqueti and Lucas Esquivel for Gilberto Junior
86’ 2T – Dudu Kogitzki made way for Bruno Zapelli
Substitutions from Coritiba
57’ 2T – Lucas Ronier was replaced by Fabinho and Breno Lopes by Joaquín Lavega
67’ 2T – Wallisson Máximo exited for Vini Paulista and Pedro Rocha for Keno
85’ 2T – Bruno Melo was substituted for Felipe Jonatan
Yellow Cards for Coritiba:
50’ 1T – Breno Lopes (abusive language towards the referee) and 15’ 2T – Wallisson Máximo (unsporting behavior)
Red Card for Coritiba:
49’ 2T – Maicon (direct red card)