Fla fight back for late point at Athletico Paranaense | OneFootball

Match in Five Sentences: Athletico Paranaense and Flamengo drew 1-1 in the Brasileirão. Stiven Mendoza put Athletico-PR ahead in the 11th minute with a precise right-footed finish. Substitute Bruno Henrique set up Pedro for the equaliser (84.), and Fla finished with 10 men as Danilo received a second yellow in the second minute of second half stoppage time. Furacão carried the greater threat with 18 attempts and hit the woodwork twice, while Mengão had 63.9% possession but only three shots on target. Fla stay second and host Estudiantes in the Libertadores next, while Athletico-PR remain fifth and visit Remo in the league.

Player of the Match: Stiven Mendoza led Furacão's threat with the opening goal, four attempts, two on target, and six touches in the box.

Stat of the Match: Kevin Viveros won six fouls and recorded 10 touches in the box, stretching Fla's defence.

Three Things We Learned: Furacão produced 18 attempts and nine corners, showing sustained pressure despite missing chances. Mengão controlled 63.9% possession with 86.3% pass accuracy but mustered only three shots on target. Fla finished with 10 men after a late second yellow, blunting their stoppage time push.