Coritiba lose to Cuiabá, miss chance to extend Série B lead | OneFootball

This Sunday, on its 116th anniversary, Coritiba was defeated by Cuiabá 1-0 in the 32nd round of the Série B of the Brasileirão, at Arena Pantanal. The goal for the home team was scored by Safira in the first half. The player also missed a penalty.

Table Situation

With the defeat, Coxa Branca ends its streak of three consecutive victories (Avaí, Botafogo-SP, and Atlético-GO) and remains with 56 points, still leading the competition. However, the team from Curitiba missed the chance to open up a six-point lead at the top of the Second Division. That’s because Criciúma (2nd) and Novorizontino (3rd) both have 53 points and have already played this round.

Cuiabá, on the other hand, reaches 49 points and jumps to sixth place, overtaking Athletico-PR (7th), Remo (8th), and CRB (9th). The gap to Goiás, which holds the fourth spot in Série B, is now just three points.

📋 Match Summary

🟡🟢 CUIABÁ 1 x 0 CORITIBA 🟢⚪

🏆 Competition: Série B of the Brasileirão – 32nd round 🏟️ Venue: Arena Pantanal, Cuiabá (MT) 📅 Date: October 12, 2025 (Sunday) ⏰ Time: 6:30 PM (Brasília time)

Goals ⚽ Alisson Safira (6′ of the 1st half, Cuiabá)

How was the match?

First half

Cuiabá took the lead just 6 minutes in with Alisson Safira, taking advantage of a cross from Mateusinho and finishing into the right corner of Pedro Morisco’s goal. Coritiba dominated possession for most of the first half, trying to create chances mainly down the flanks, but struggled to break through Dourado’s solid defense.

At the 38th minute, Cuiabá had the chance to extend the lead with a penalty, but Safira sent the shot over the bar, keeping the score at 1-0 until halftime.

Second half

In the second half, Coritiba tried to react, pressing Cuiabá and creating goal opportunities, but found important responses from goalkeeper Jacy Maranhão and Dourado’s defense. Cuiabá had clear chances to increase the lead with shots from outside the box and set pieces, but couldn’t convert.

Next Matches

Cuiabá

Botafogo-SP vs Cuiabá – 33rd round of Série B Date and time: 10/19 (Sunday), at 6:30 PM Venue: Arena Nicnet, in Ribeirão Preto (SP)

Coritiba

Coritiba vs Athletico-PR – 33rd round of Série B Date and time: 10/19 (Sunday), at 6:30 PM Venue: Estádio Couto Pereira, in Curitiba (PR)

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