Athletico-PR clinch late victory to rise into third | OneFootball

Match in Five Sentences: Athletico Paranaense beat Mirassol 1-0 in Curitiba. In the 22nd minute, Claudinho hit the right post for Athletico-PR. Substitute João Cruz then crossed for Kevin Viveros to score the late winner (88.). Mirassol edged possession at 50.4% but registered only two shots on target from 10 attempts. The result lifts Furacão from fourth to third, and Mirassol stay 18th, with Athletico-PR visiting São Paulo next and Mirassol hosting Grêmio.

Player of the Match: Kevin Viveros decided the contest with a late finish and remained a constant threat, producing three shots and 10 touches in the box.

Stat of the Match: João Cruz delivered two accurate crosses and created one big chance, supplying the decisive assist off the bench.

Three Things We Learned: Athletico-PR carried steady pressure, recording 13 attempts and striking the woodwork before the break. João Cruz's introduction changed the tempo, with two accurate crosses and a big chance created feeding the decisive moment. Mirassol's control of 50.4% possession yielded limited punch, with only two shots on target and a 13.3% crossing accuracy.