Athletico Paranaense tighten grip with clinical win over Coritiba | OneFootball

Match in Five Sentences: Athletico Paranaense beat Coritiba 2-0 in Curitiba. In the 22nd minute, Dudu Kogitzki finished from the centre of the box after a Julimar pass. CAP doubled the lead through Kevin Viveros (56.) after Gaston Americo Benavidez's headed pass from a set piece. Coxa produced only one shot on target from four attempts and finished with 10 men when Maicon was sent off in the fifth minute of second half stoppage time after a VAR upgrade. Furacão rise from 8th to 6th and host Botafogo next, while Coxa drop to 7th and face Vasco da Gama.

Player of the Match: Kevin Viveros led the line with three attempts, two on target and the clincher after the break, plus six touches in the box.

Stat of the Match: Gaston Americo Benavidez delivered two key passes and one assist, showing how his dead ball delivery swung the game.

Three Things We Learned: Julimar created two chances and supplied the opening assist. Furacão completed 85.1% of their passes, a platform for control. Pedro Rangel made two saves for Coxa-Branca.