Athletico Paranaense demonstrated their home advantage on Thursday, earning a hard-fought 2-1 win against Santos during matchday 3 of the Brasileirao. The scoring opened early in the fifth minute with Julimar successfully converting a penalty to put his team ahead. However, Santos quickly responded, leveling the score at 1-1 just 18 minutes into the match thanks to a well-executed play by Thaciano.
With time running out in the second half, it was a spectacular play from Paranaense in the 45th minute that ultimately secured their victory. Kevin Viveros received a brilliant assist from Lucas Esquivel and struck the ball into the left corner, making it impossible for the goalkeeper to save.
Kevin Viveros stood out as the match’s star player, contributing significantly with a crucial goal. Julimar also shone for Athletico Paranaense by finding the net earlier in the match.
Coach Odair Hellmann set up his team in a 5-2-3 formation, with Santos in goal, Carlos Terán, Gastón Benavídez, Lucas Esquivel, Léo Derik, and Arthur Dias forming the backline; Bruno Zapelli and Juan Portilla were in midfield, while Kevin Viveros, Stiven Mendoza, and Julimar made up the attack.
On the other hand, Santos, managed by Juan Pablo Vojvoda, took the field in a 4-4-2 setup, featuring Gabriel Brazão in goal, a defense composed of Zé Ivaldo, Vinicius Lira, Luan Peres, and Igor Vinícius; with João Schmidt, Gabriel Menino, Miguel Terceros, and Gabriel Bontempo in midfield; and Rony and Thaciano leading the front line.
The match was officiated by referee Ramon Abatti Abel at the Arena da Baixada.
In their next fixtures, Athletico Paranaense will challenge Corinthians at home, while Santos will play against Vasco da Gama at their own ground.
This result brings Athletico Paranaense to a total of 6 points, placing them in third position, while Santos remains at 1 point, sitting in the 18th spot in the tournament.
Substitutions for Athletico Paranaense
40’ 1T – Juan Portilla off for Luiz Gustavo
57’ 2T – Julimar off for Felipe Chiqueti
66’ 2T – Léo Derik off for Dudu Kogitzki
88’ 2T – Bruno Zapelli off for Jádson
Yellow Cards for Athletico Paranaense:
39’ 1T Kevin Viveros
Substitutions for Santos
58’ 2T – Miguel Terceros off for Moisés
67’ 2T – Gabriel Bontempo off for Álvaro Barreal
87’ 2T – Rony off for João Basso and Thaciano off for Lautaro Díaz
Yellow Cards for Santos:
26’ 1T Gabriel Bontempo, 28’ 2T Igor Vinícius and 48’ 2T Vinicius Lira