Athletico-PR climb to fifth with controlled win over Chape | OneFootball

Match in Five Sentences: Athletico Paranaense beat Chapecoense 2-0 in Curitiba. Stiven Mendoza broke the deadlock in the 57th minute with a left-footed finish into the top left corner. Substitute João Cruz slipped in Kevin Viveros for the clincher (81.), sealing Athletico-PR's grip after the restart. Verdão do Oeste produced just one shot on target from eight attempts, reflecting limited threat. The Furacão rise from sixth to fifth and visit Palmeiras next.

Player of the Match: Mendoza drove Athletico-PR's attack, scoring the opener and adding two shots on target plus 13 successful final third passes to keep Chape pinned back.

Stat of the Match: Verdão do Oeste ended with zero corners, underlining how rarely they sustained pressure.

Three Things We Learned: Athletico-PR have now won five home league games this season. João Cruz's cameo mattered, supplying one assist, creating one big chance and delivering two key passes in 28 minutes. Verdão do Oeste host Botafogo next in the league.