Athletico Paranaense withstand late rally as Viveros delivers again | OneFootball

Match in Five Sentences: Botafogo were beaten 3-2 by Athletico Paranaense. João Cruz headed in from the centre in the 11th minute. Kevin Viveros doubled the lead (13.) and later struck Furacão's third (78.) after Kerwin Vargas led a swift break. Fogão fired 32 attempts and hit the woodwork twice, while Furacão produced six shots on target from seven attempts. Athletico-PR remain third on 44 points and host Fluminense next, while the Glorioso stay 11th on 30 and visit Flamengo next.

Player of the Match: Viveros decided the game with a clinical brace from two shots on target, the second fashioned by Vargas on the counter.

Stat of the Match: Furacão registered six shots on target from seven attempts, underlining ruthless efficiency.

Three Things We Learned: Fogão delivered 41 crosses and 13 corners yet finished with 25.0% shot accuracy, reflecting volume without incision. Furacão's defensive resilience showed in 44 clearances, repeatedly repelling pressure. Santiago Mariano Rodriguez Molina came off the bench to score twice, giving the Glorioso late hope before full time.