Decisive figure's free-kick mastery steadies Bragantino | OneFootball

Juninho Capixaba bent a free-kick into the top right corner in the 43rd minute to put RB Bragantino ahead in a 1-1 draw with Athletico Paranaense.

The left-back's technique told at the set piece, whipping a precise left-footer that lifted Braga and broke open a tight first half. Capixaba then kept momentum with clean distribution down the flank for Massa Bruta.

After the restart he shifted into a containment role as Athletico-PR pressed, reading danger and clearing his lines under pressure. His recovery work repeatedly stalled Furacão counters and allowed Braga to reset higher up the pitch.

He finished with six tackles, winning five, plus 10 possession regains and two chances created, underlining a display that mixed dead-ball threat with control. He also completed nine passes in the final third from 58 touches, balancing risk and security on his side.

Because Braga channelled attacks down the left, his delivery and work rate pinned Furacão's wing-back and kept the visitors off balance in the key phases.

Braga visit Grêmio next in the Brasileirão Betano, while Athletico-PR host Botafogo.