Decisive figure's late strike lifts Athletico Paranaense past Mirassol | OneFootball

Kevin Viveros settled it in the 88th minute with a right-footed finish, giving Athletico Paranaense a 1-0 win over Mirassol.

Early on Viveros showed where the danger lay, seeing a left-footed effort from the left of the area blocked (18.). He kept dropping off the centre-backs to receive, then spun to attack the six-yard line.

The Colombian stayed persistent after the restart. He peeled away to the penalty spot and swept in João Cruz's inviting cross low into the corner (88.), a movement that finally unpicked Mirassol after Athletico-PR had pushed the game wide.

Viveros finished with three attempts, all inside the box, plus 10 touches in the area. He drew four fouls, repeatedly forcing the visitors' back line to defend facing their own goal.

Because Furacão funnelled deliveries from the flanks, with Cruz landing two accurate crosses, Viveros could attack the gaps between the centre-backs and keep Mirassol pinned in their box.

Athletico-PR rise from fourth to third in the table. Mirassol remain 18th and host Grêmio next, while Furacão visit São Paulo in the league.