Athletico-PR beat Botafogo 4-1 at Arena da Baixada with two goals from striker Viveros

Athletico-PR beat Botafogo 4-1 in a delayed match valid for the fifth round of Campeonato Brasileiro, played on the night of Sunday, March 29th. The confrontation took place at Arena of Baixada, at

With the positive result achieved in front of their fans, the red and black team reached the mark of 16 points in the competition. The score places the team in second place alone, reducing the distance to the leader Palmeiras to just three points in the current phase of the championship. Offensive performance has been the main pillar of this initial campaign, guaranteeing important victories against direct opponents and teams fighting at the bottom of the table.

The Rio team, in turn, remains in an unfavorable situation in the tournament’s relegation zone. Estacionado on the six points, the black and white team needed a victory away from home to start a reaction, but they were unable to contain the offensive momentum of the home team. The defensive vulnerability presented throughout the ninety minutes compromised the tactical planning established for the away match.

Offensive performance guarantees an initial advantage for the home team

Colombian striker Viveros took the lead in the game in the early stages of the match. Aos three minutes into the first half, the player demonstrated speed and precision by disarming the defender

After regaining possession of the ball, the athlete quickly advanced towards the opponent’s penalty area without suffering immediate resistance. The finish occurred technically, passing between the legs of goalkeeper Raul and opening the scoring in the capital of Paraná, establishing initial control for the home team.

Before the first goal, the visiting team had a clear opportunity to change the score in the first minute of the game. Arthur Cabral recovered the ball in the offensive sector and activated Montoro, who found Matheus Martins in good finishing conditions inside the penalty area.

The Botafogo striker tried to take the ball out of the goalkeeper’s reach, but the shot ended up going over the baseline. The failure to conclude was costly, as the red-black response in the next play resulted in the opening of the score, completely changing the dynamics of the confrontation in the first few moves.

Temporary reaction and new advantage before the break

The Rio team from Janeiro managed to equalize the score in the final stretch of the first stage, demonstrating the power of reaction after minutes of pressure. Após corner kick taken by Alex Telles, Barboza deflected a header and required a partial save from goalkeeper

On the rebound of the play, the ball fell to midfielder Edenílson, who finished with precision to score his first goal with the black and white shirt. However, equality was short-lived, as Viveros took advantage of an accurate cross from Dudu in stoppage time to put the home team back in front before heading to the changing rooms.

Absolute dominance and expansion of the score in the final stage

The pace imposed by the team from Paraná in the second half made any attempt at recovery by the visitors impossible. Logo after two minutes, Viveros was fouled by

Leia Tambem

Athletico apresenta proposta oficial para contratar o lateral-direito Rodinei do Olympiacos

Athletico consulta Olympiacos para contratar o lateral Rodinei depois da Copa do Mundo

Athletico-PR negocia retorno do atacante Rony após pedido de Odair Hellmann

When taking the infraction, Esquivel lifted the ball perfectly into the area, exploring the space between the defenders. Defender

Tactical control and consolidation of the victory in Curitiba

The increased advantage allowed the home team to manage possession of the ball and exploit the spaces left by the opposing defense, which had to expose itself in an attempt to reduce the loss. Luiz Gustavo almost scored the fourth goal when he fired a strong shot from the edge of the area, forcing goalkeeper Raul to make a difficult intervention in the right corner.

In the 26th minute, the referee disallowed a goal from the home team after Lucas Esquivel called Viveros in an irregular position. Embora the attacker did not touch the ball, his movement interfered with the play before the completion of

The victory was definitively sealed through a free kick on the right side of the attack. Lucas Esquivel executed a strike with extreme precision, covering the goalkeeper Raul and scoring a goal of great technical quality to close the score in Arena from

Factors determining the result and atmosphere in the stadium

The strategy adopted by the red and black technical committee prioritized intensity in marking and the use of the field’s side corridors. The quick transition from defense to attack and the constant pressure on the ball carrier made it difficult for the opponent to leave the game. The midfield formed by Dudu and Esquivel showed a high level of organization, distributing vertical passes and crosses that dismantled the visiting defensive system throughout the ninety minutes. The ability to recover the ball in the offensive field was a repeated pattern that generated the main finishing opportunities for the team from Paraná.

The massive support from fans in the stands acted as a driving force for the athletes on the field. With a registered audience of 22,625 spectators, the atmosphere in the stadium became a competitive advantage favorable to the home team. The synergy between the team and the stands was evident with each dangerous play, culminating in the ovation directed to Viveros at the moment of his substitution. The fans’ recognition validated the decisive performance of number 10, who commanded the offensive actions and unbalanced the marking system imposed by the Rio opponent.

Situation of the teams in the table and upcoming commitments

The outcome of the match highlights opposite realities for the two clubs in the current edition of the national tournament. The team from Paraná gains strength in its pursuit of the competition leader, demonstrating a solid standard of play and a squad capable of maintaining the necessary regularity to compete for the top positions. The red-black team’s next match will be away from home against Bahia, on Wednesday, at 8pm, at Arena Fonte Nova, at Salvador. The match will require maintaining the level of concentration to seek points as a visitor. On the other hand, the Rio club needs an immediate reformulation of its tactical stance to stop the negative sequence and begin a recovery path. The team also returns to the field on Wednesday, at 7:30 pm, to face Mirassol at Nilton Santos stadium, at Rio of Janeiro. The match acquires a decisive character for the aspirations of remaining in the elite of national football, requiring a quick response from the players and the coaching staff to avoid worsening the results crisis.

Recent retrospect favors the team from Paraná

The recent history of clashes between the two teams in the capital of Paraná points to a consistent advantage for the home team. The black and white team’s difficulty in scoring away from home directly reflects on their current position in the league table, while their strength as home team is consolidated as the red and black team’s main asset this season, transforming their stadium into a difficult place to score for the visitors.