Standout figure sparks late fightback for Coritiba | OneFootball

Josue hauled Coritiba level in the first minute of second half stoppage time with a pinpoint set piece cross, then supplied another in the seventh, as Coritiba drew 3-3 with Athletico Paranaense.

Before the interval, he struck a left footed free kick off the left post in the second minute of first half stoppage time, hinting at the dead ball threat that would define the finale.

His first telling delivery after the break came from a corner, whipped beyond Athletico-PR's markers for Rodrigo Moledo to glance home (90+1.). Moments later, he stayed on set piece duty and kept attackable height on his crosses.

He then repeated the trick (90+7.), arcing another precise cross that Moledo headed in to complete the rescue. The timing and flat trajectory denied Furacão's defence the chance to reset.

The midfielder finished with two assists, eight key passes and 10 accurate crosses from 20, plus nine possessions won and 74 touches, underlining how he directed Coxa's set piece supply and kept pressure in wide areas.

With Coxa a man down after a first half dismissal, his delivery gave Coxa-Branca control of restarts and pinned Athletico-PR deep, ensuring Coritiba owned the game's key moments when it mattered most.

Coxa visit Vasco da Gama next. Athletico-PR host Bahia. How high would you rate Josue's performance tonight?