Braga hold on with nine as Athletico-PR denied late | OneFootball

RB Bragantino 1-1 Athletico Paranaense at Estádio Cicero de Souza Marques, the nine-man hosts holding on as Athletico Paranaense rise from sixth to fifth and RB Bragantino climb from seventh to sixth.

In the 43rd minute, Juninho Capixaba whipped a free kick into the top right to put Braga ahead.

Fabinho received a second yellow and was sent off (51.).

Substitute Julimar levelled for Athletico-PR (79.), finishing low from Gaston Benavidez's pass. Furacão posted 18 attempts. They also controlled 60.9% possession.

Alix received a second yellow and was sent off (87.), and Massa Bruta dug in to see the game out.

Cleiton made five saves for the hosts as Athletico-PR pressed for a winner.

Next, Braga visit Grêmio. Athletico-PR host Botafogo.