Viveros strikes late as Athletico Paranaense climb to fifth | OneFootball

Match in Five Sentences: Athletico Paranaense beat Vitória 3-1 in Curitiba. Renê put Leão da Barra ahead in the 22nd minute with a left-footed finish from the left side of the box, assisted by Matheuzinho. Kevin Viveros converted from the spot (34.) and later grabbed the winner in the second minute of second half stoppage time. Athletico-PR controlled the game with 23 attempts, 11 on target, and 60.5% possession. Furacão rise from sixth to fifth and host Grêmio next.

Player of the Match: Kevin Viveros decided the contest, scoring twice including a stoppage time winner and hitting all four of his attempts on target.

Stat of the Match: Lucas Arcanjo produced eight saves, keeping Leão da Barra in it until late.

Three Things We Learned: Viveros won the penalty and led the line with nine touches in the box. Athletico-PR's width told, delivering 20 crosses with 30.0% accuracy as they piled on pressure. Nêgo managed only two shots on target from seven attempts and drop from 11th to 14th, with a Copa do Nordeste trip to Confiança up next.