Athletico-PR snatch stoppage-time winner to keep perfect league start | OneFootball

Athletico Paranaense beat Santos 2-1 on Thursday in Curitiba as Kevin Viveros struck in the first minute of second half stoppage time, giving them two wins from two in the Brasileirão.

Early on, Viveros was fouled in the box and VAR confirmed the spot kick. Julimar converted from the spot in the sixth minute.

Thaciano levelled for the visitors with a low finish (17.).

After the restart, Athletico-PR pushed again. Substitute Dudu supplied width and Lucas Esquivel's delivery freed space for Viveros to work in the area.

The winner arrived in the first minute of second half stoppage time, Viveros guiding Lucas Esquivel's pass into the bottom corner.

Athletico-PR finished with 57% possession, using their wing-backs to pin the visitors back. Peixe produced five shots on target from 10 attempts, forcing a series of saves.

The result leaves Athletico-PR on a perfect start. Peixe sit 19th with one point. Next, Athletico-PR host Corinthians. Peixe host Vasco da Gama.