Coritiba edge Corinthians as JP Chermont creates both goals | OneFootball

Match in Five Sentences: Coritiba beat Corinthians 2-1 at Estádio Major Antônio Couto Pereira. Pedro Rocha put Coxa ahead in the 40th minute with a finish from a tight angle. After the restart, substitute Paulo Roberto glanced in a header from JP Chermont's cross (75.). Despite 64.5% possession and 14 corners, Timão managed only a late consolation through Raniele in the third minute of second half stoppage time. Coxa rise from 10th to 8th and visit Remo next, while Coringão slip to 10th and host Santos next.

Player of the Match: JP Chermont dictated the right flank, supplying both assists and adding two key passes to drive Coxa's win.

Stat of the Match: Timão attempted 47 crosses at 6.4% accuracy, underlining how often delivery from wide areas failed to connect.

Three Things We Learned: Coxa's full-backs were a route to chances, with JP Chermont producing two assists from open play. Coringão had 64.5% possession and 14 corners but ended with just three shots on target. Sebastián Gómez steadied Coxa-Branca in midfield, making five tackles and completing 24 accurate passes.