Athletico-PR beat CRB away, back to winning ways in Série B | OneFootball

After seven games without a win, Athletico-PR returned to victory in the Série B of the Brazilian Championship. On Saturday, the Hurricane defeated CRB 1-0 at the Rei Pelé Stadium in Maceió (AL), for the 23rd round of the tournament. Viveros scored the only goal of the match.

In addition to returning to winning ways, Athletico-PR also moved a little closer to the G4. The team is in 11th place, with 30 points, six less than Criciúma, who are in fourth place. Meanwhile, CRB remains in tenth place, with 31 points.

In the Série B, both teams return to the field this Saturday. CRB hosts Paysandu at Rei Pelé at 4pm (Brasília time), and Athletico-PR faces Novorizontino at the Arena da Baixada at 8:30pm. However, before that, the Hurricane turns its attention to the Copa do Brasil, where it hosts Corinthians for the first leg of the quarterfinals, this Wednesday, at 9:30pm.

The Game

In a truncated first half, neither team had much volume. The best chance came at the 43rd minute, when Mendoza received a pass from Zapelli and shot low. He beat goalkeeper Matheus Albino, but Segovia prevented the goal with a sliding tackle.

At the beginning of the second half, Athletico-PR opened the scoring. At two minutes, Mendoza launched to Viveros, who won the race and shot at the goalkeeper's exit to score. CRB responded soon after, at four minutes, when Thiaguinho shot hard, but Santos made a great save.

After a lively start to the second half, a heavy rain hit the Rei Pelé Stadium and the teams lost momentum. Athletico-PR created some chances with Mendoza and Viveros, but couldn't extend the lead. CRB tried to get into the game in the final stretch, but also had no success.

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