Coritiba edge Remo as Rocha delivers first half winner | OneFootball

Match in Five Sentences: Coritiba beat Remo 1-0 in the Brasileirão. Pedro Rocha struck in the 24th minute from very close range after a cross by Breno Lopes. From there, Coxa defended stoutly as Leão Azul's long-range barrage yielded only one effort on target. Leão Azul mustered one shot on target from 14 attempts despite 58.1% possession. Coxa climb from seventh to sixth and visit Mirassol next, while Leão Azul stay 18th and travel to Flamengo.

Player of the Match: Pedro Rocha decided it with a sharp close-range finish and two shots on target, leading Coxa's line with smart penalty-box movement.

Stat of the Match: Leão Azul registered one shot on target from 14 attempts, with 11 from outside the box.

Three Things We Learned: João Pedro Chermont created two chances and delivered the assist, giving Coxa width from right-back. Tiago Cóser anchored the rearguard with seven clearances and three interceptions. Coxa-Branca managed 41.9% possession yet produced four shots on target from eight attempts.