Match report
America Mineiro Defeats Coritiba 1-0 in Serie B Clash
America Mineiro
1–0
FT
Coritiba
Sep 21, 2025
America Mineiro clinched a narrow but important 1-0 victory against Coritiba in the Brazilian Serie B on September 21, thanks to an early second-half goal from Miguelito. Despite several changes and challenges, including VAR interventions that cancelled goals for both sides, America Mineiro managed to maintain their lead throughout the game.
Key Facts
- • America Mineiro defeated Coritiba 1-0 in Serie B.
- • Miguelito scored the decisive goal at minute 70 from Thauan's assist.
- • Coritiba had a goal by Jacy cancelled through VAR in injury time.
- • Gabriel Leite and C. de Pena received yellow cards for Coritiba, while Rafael Silva was carded for America Mineiro.
Lineups
America Mineiro
Formation: 4-4-2
Starting XI
- 1 Gustavo (G)
- 18 Julio Cesar (D)
- 45 Ricardo Silva (D)
- 3 Lucao (D)
- 29 Paulinho (D)
- 17 Stenio (M)
- 15 Kaua Diniz (M)
- 8 Felipe Amaral (M)
- 5 F. Elizari (M)
- 39 Arthur Sousa (F)
- 9 Willian Bigode (F)
Substitutes
- 27 Cassio Meneses
- 4 Rafa Barcelos
- 2 Emerson Santos
- 42 Miqueias
- 20 Aloisio
- 33 Yago Santos
- 10 C. Ortiz
- 96 F. Labandeira
- 7 Miguelito
- 40 Yago Souza
- 99 Rafa Silva
- 69 Thauan
Coritiba
Formation: 4-1-4-1
Starting XI
- 1 Pedro Morisco (G)
- 73 Zeca (D)
- 3 Maicon (D)
- 55 Jacy (D)
- 16 Joao Almeida (D)
- 70 Wallisson
- 11 Lucas Ronier (M)
- 19 S. Gomez (M)
- 36 Vini Paulista (M)
- 77 Iury Castilho (M)
- 9 Gustavo Coutinho (F)
Substitutes
- 67 Benassi
- 87 Gabriel Leite
- 22 Felipe Guimaraes
- 26 Bruno Melo
- 23 Tiago Coser
- 15 Guilherme Aquino
- 5 Geovane
- 27 C. de Pena
- 10 Josue
- 37 Everaldo
- 7 Nicolas Careca
- 49 Dellatorre
Timeline
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?' Coritiba Card · Yellow CardGabriel Leite
Argument
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46' America Mineiro subst · Substitution 1Off: Willian · On: Miguelito
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46' America Mineiro subst · Substitution 2Off: F. Elizari · On: Yago Santana
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63' Coritiba subst · Substitution 1Off: Wallisson · On: Josué
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63' Coritiba subst · Substitution 2Off: Iury · On: Nicolas Careca
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64' America Mineiro subst · Substitution 3Off: Stênio · On: Thauan
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68' America Mineiro subst · Substitution 4Off: Arthur Sousa · On: Rafael Silva
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70' America Mineiro Goal · Normal GoalMiguelito · Assist: Thauan
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72' Coritiba subst · Substitution 3Off: Gustavo Coutinho · On: Dellatorre
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73' Coritiba subst · Substitution 4Off: Vini Paulista · On: C. de Pena
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77' America Mineiro Var · Goal cancelledJúlio
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78' Coritiba subst · Substitution 5Off: Joao Almeida · On: Bruno Melo
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81' Coritiba Card · Yellow CardC. de Pena
Foul
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85' America Mineiro Card · Yellow CardRafael Silva
Foul
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90'+9 Coritiba Var · Penalty cancelledJacy
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90'+14 Coritiba Card · Yellow CardJosué
Argument
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90' America Mineiro subst · Substitution 5Off: Felipe Amaral · On: Emerson Santos
Match Stats
| Stat | America Mineiro | Coritiba |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 19 | 11 |
| Pass Accuracy | 82% | 85% |
| Offsides | 1 | 1 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 8 | 21 |
| Corners | 3 | 7 |
| Total Passes | 251 | 410 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 3 |
| Blocked Shots | 1 | 5 |
| Shots on Target | 1 | 6 |
| xG | 1.12 | 2.65 |
| Shots off Target | 6 | 10 |
| Possession | 38% | 62% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 206 | 350 |
| Shots Inside Box | 4 | 14 |
| Saves | 6 | 0 |
| Shots Outside Box | 4 | 7 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ The match took a significant turn with Miguelito's goal at minute 70, which proved to be the game-winner.
- ▸ VAR interventions notably affected momentum: cancelling Jacy's goal and overturning an earlier penalty call for Coritiba.