Match report

Atletico Paranaense 0–0 Palmeiras: A Tense Standoff in Serie A

Atletico Paranaense
Atletico Paranaense
0–0
FT
Palmeiras
Palmeiras
Dec 6, 2021

Atletico Paranaense held off Palmeiras in a tense and defensive Serie A showdown that ended in a 0-0 draw. The match featured several key moments, including a controversial VAR decision to cancel a penalty for Palmeiras, which could have altered the course of the game. Both teams showcased solid defensive work and tactical discipline, leaving the fans in suspense until the final whistle.

Key Facts

  • • Atletico Paranaense vs Palmeiras ended in a 0-0 draw
  • • VAR cancelled a penalty for Palmeiras in the 34th minute
  • • Matheus Fernandes received a yellow card for Palmeiras in the 45th minute
  • • Atletico Paranaense made five substitutions, including Abner Vinícius and Nicolas
  • • Fernando Canesin received a yellow card for Atletico Paranaense in the 75th minute

Lineups

Atletico Paranaense

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 Santos (G)
  • 44 Thiago Heleno (D)
  • 34 Pedro Henrique (D)
  • 5 Marcinho (M)
  • 8 Nicolas (D)
  • 16 Abner (M)
  • 11 Nikão (F)
  • 55 Fernando Canesin (M)
  • 26 Erick (M)
  • 32 Pedro Rocha (F)
  • 17 Bissoli (F)

Substitutes

  • 31 Pedrinho
  • 2 N. Hernández
  • 6 Márcio Azevedo
  • 15 Jader
  • 27 José Ivaldo
  • 99 Bento
  • 42 Juninho
  • 13 Khellven
  • 23 Rômulo
  • 38 Vinicius Mingotti
  • 19 Jáderson
  • 37 Lucas Fasson

Palmeiras

Formation: 3-4-3

Starting XI

  • 1 Vinicius Silvestre (G)
  • 32 Gustavo García (M)
  • 46 Vanderlan (M)
  • 56 Lucas Freitas (D)
  • 66 Michel (D)
  • 38 Matheus Fernandes (M)
  • 35 Fabinho (M)
  • 33 Kaiky Naves (D)
  • 49 Gabriel Silva (F)
  • 57 Vitor Hugo (F)
  • 41 Giovani (F)

Substitutes

  • 45 Pedro Bicalho
  • 37 Lucas Sena
  • 72 Kaique
  • 47 Jhow
  • 58 Yago
  • 36 Kevin
  • 51 Mateus Oliveira

Timeline

  1. Palmeiras
    34' Palmeiras Var · Penalty cancelled
    Vitor Hugo
  2. Palmeiras
    45'+3 Palmeiras Card · Yellow Card
    Matheus Fernandes

    Foul

  3. Atletico Paranaense
    64' Atletico Paranaense subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Abner Vinícius · On: Pedrinho
  4. Atletico Paranaense
    64' Atletico Paranaense subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Nicolas · On: N. Hernández
  5. Atletico Paranaense
    75' Atletico Paranaense Card · Yellow Card
    Fernando Canesin

    Foul

  6. Atletico Paranaense
    81' Atletico Paranaense subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Fernando Canesin · On: Márcio Azevedo
  7. Palmeiras
    84' Palmeiras subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Lucas Freitas · On: Pedro Bicalho
  8. Atletico Paranaense
    86' Atletico Paranaense subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Pedro Rocha · On: Jader
  9. Atletico Paranaense
    86' Atletico Paranaense subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Pedro Henrique · On: Zé Ivaldo

Match Stats

Stat Atletico Paranaense Palmeiras
Fouls 11 10
Pass Accuracy 83% 62%
Offsides 4 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 22 4
Corners 8 1
Total Passes 601 249
Yellow Cards 1 1
Blocked Shots 8 2
Shots on Target 4 0
Shots off Target 10 2
Possession 72% 28%
Accurate Passes 501 155
Shots Inside Box 11 2
Saves 0 3
Shots Outside Box 11 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The 34th-minute VAR decision to cancel a penalty for Palmeiras, involving Vitor Hugo, was a pivotal moment that could have shifted the momentum in favor of Palmeiras
  • ▸ Atletico Paranaense's strategic substitutions in the second half, such as bringing on Abner Vinícius and Nicolas, helped maintain their defensive stance and secure the draw