Coritiba held to goalless draw by Athletic, seal promotion to Série A | OneFootball

Coritiba is guaranteed a spot in the 2026 Campeonato Brasileiro Série A. This Saturday, the team from Paraná drew 0-0 with Athletic at Couto Pereira and mathematically secured promotion to the First Division with one round to spare.

Standings

Coritiba leads Série B with 65 points. The expectation now is for the tournament title, which could have been clinched this Saturday if Coxa had won.

To lift the trophy this round, Mozart’s team needs Athletico-PR to slip up against Ferroviária this Sunday in Araraquara, at 4:30 p.m. (Brasília time). Otherwise, the decision will be left for the final match.

The draw was also important for Athletic, who remain out of the relegation zone to Série C. The club from Minas Gerais is in 15th place with 41 points, one more than Ferroviária, who are first in the drop zone (Z4).

📋 Match Summary

🟢⚪ CORITIBA 0 x 0 ATHLETIC ⚫⚪

🏆 Competition: Campeonato Brasileiro Série B (37th round) 🏟️ Venue: Couto Pereira, Curitiba (PR) 📅 Date: November 15, 2025 (Saturday) ⏰ Time: 4:30 p.m. (Brasília time)

How was the match?

The first half was scrappy. Anxious, Coritiba struggled to create chances and almost conceded a goal in the 32nd minute, when Torrão shot wide. Coxa, however, responded in the 37th minute. After a cross from Dena Pena, the ball fell to Dellatorre, who shot and hit the post.

Chasing the title, the hosts pushed forward in the second half but couldn’t find the net. The team was hindered by finishing errors or the final pass, as well as saves from goalkeeper Adriel. On the other side, Athletic held firm in defense and snatched a valuable point in Curitiba.

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