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Athletico Paranaense Edges Past Brusque in Tight Copa do Brasil Clash
Athletico Paranaense secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Brusque at Arena Joinville in the 3rd round of the 2025 Copa do Brasil. The match, played on May 1st at 7 PM, saw Athletico dominate possession (61%), creating a significantly higher number of scoring chances (14 shots, 2 on target). However, they struggled to convert those opportunities, with many shots going wide or being saved by the Brusque goalkeeper. Brusque, despite possessing only 39% of the ball, proved more clinical in their limited attempts (4 shots, 3 on target). The game was a physical encounter with numerous fouls committed (15 by Brusque and 22 by Athletico) and yellow cards issued (2 to Brusque and 1 to Athletico), including late cautions for both sides. A late Athletico goal was disallowed by VAR for handball, leaving the final score at 1-0. Edina Alves Batista officiated the match.
Substitutions atletico paranaense: at minute 59 Isaac came in and Tevis went out., at minute 70 Giuliano came in and B. Zapelli went out., at minute 75 K. Velasco came in and Renan Peixoto went out., at minute 75 Belezi came in and Raul went out.
Substitutions brusque: at minute 60 Alex Paulino came in and Thomaz went out., at minute 60 Vinicius Faria came in and Diego Mathias went out., at minute 68 Paulinho Moccelin came in and Biel Fonseca went out., at minute 68 Carlos Biro came in and Guilherme Pira went out., at minute 74 R. Pollero came in and Alvaro went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Brusque
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