Athletico Paranaense celebrated a confident 2-0 victory over Chapecoense in the 11th round of the Brasileirao. The match saw Stiven Mendoza open the scoring for Paranaense just 11 minutes into the second half. Following this, Kevin Viveros sealed the win with a decisive goal in the 35th minute of the same half, capitalizing on a chance against the opposing goalkeeper.
Stiven Mendoza was undoubtedly the standout performer of the match, scoring one goal and attempting three shots on target. His partner in attack, Kevin Viveros, also impressed with one goal and two shots aimed at the opposing net.
Coach Odair Hellmann employed a 3-6-1 formation for Paranaense, featuring Santos as the goalkeeper; Arthur Dias, Felipe Aguirre, and Lucas Esquivel in defense; Gilberto Junior, Juan Portilla, Luiz Gustavo, Stiven Mendoza, Dudu Kogitzki, and Julimar in midfield; while Kevin Viveros led the attack.
In contrast, Chapecoense, managed by Fábio Matias, took to the pitch in a 4-5-1 formation, with Rafael Santos guarding the goal; a defensive line of Marcos Vinicius, Bruno Leonardo, Eduardo Doma, and Bruno Pacheco; João Vitor, Camilo Reijers, Ênio, Higor Meritão, and Italo in the midfield; and Yannick Bolasie at the front.
The match was officiated by referee André Skettino Policarpo Bento at the Arena da Baixada. Athletico Paranaense’s next challenge will be an away match against Palmeiras, while Chapecoense is set to host Botafogo at home.
With this win, the home side, Athletico Paranaense, now has 19 points, placing them fifth in the league standings. On the other hand, Chapecoense remains at the bottom with 8 points, positioned eighteenth.
Substitutions for Athletico Paranaense
45’ 2T – Juan Portilla was replaced by Bruno Zapelli, and Julimar by Bruninho.
61’ 2T – Dudu Kogitzki was substituted for João Cruz.
86’ 2T – Kevin Viveros and Stiven Mendoza were replaced by Renan Peixoto and Felipinho respectively.
Yellow Cards for Athletico Paranaense:
46’ 1T – Julimar (Unsporting behavior); 25’ 2T – Bruno Zapelli (Unsporting behavior).
Substitutions for Chapecoense
55’ 2T – Yannick Bolasie was substituted by Neto Pessôa.
68’ 2T – Ênio for Marcinho and Italo for Maurício Garcez.
78’ 2T – Higor Meritão was replaced by Jean Carlos and João Vitor by Rafael Carvalheira.
Yellow Cards for Chapecoense:
18’ 1T – Yannick Bolasie (Unsporting behavior); 15’ 2T – Eduardo Doma (Unsporting behavior); 16’ 2T – Neto Pessôa (Unsporting behavior); 23’ 2T – Bruno Leonardo (Unsporting behavior).