Match report

Criciuma Stuns Atletico Paranaense with a 4-2 Victory in Serie B

Criciuma
Criciuma
4–2
FT
Atletico Paranaense
Atletico Paranaense
Aug 11, 2025

Criciuma managed to shock visitors Atletico Paranaense in a thrilling match of the Serie B. The home team staged an impressive comeback after conceding two early goals, demonstrating their tactical flexibility and determination under pressure.

Key Facts

  • • Criciuma defeated Atletico Paranaense 4-2 in a remarkable turnaround.
  • • Atletico Paranaense scored first through S. Mendoza from the penalty spot at minute 30 and then Kaua Moraes with an assist by B. Zapelli two minutes later.
  • • Rodrigo Fagundes of Criciuma opened their scoring tally in stoppage time before halftime, leveling the match.
  • • Nicolas scored a penalty for Criciuma at minute 55, further boosting team morale and momentum.
  • • Matheus Trindade found the back of the net for Criciuma at minute 66, pushing them ahead.
  • • Rodrigo Fagundes sealed the victory with another goal in the 82nd minute.

Lineups

Criciuma

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 Alisson (G)
  • 14 Benevenuto (D)
  • 3 Rodrigo (D)
  • 4 Luciano Castan (D)
  • 6 Marcinho (M)
  • 25 Guilherme Lobo (M)
  • 5 Matheus Trindade (M)
  • 76 Felipinho (M)
  • 10 Jhonata Robert (F)
  • 77 Diego Goncalves (F)
  • 9 Nicolas (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 Kaua Moroso
  • 7 Fellipe Mateus
  • 11 Gustavo Maia
  • 19 B. Borasi
  • 20 Jean Carlos
  • 21 Joao Carlos
  • 23 Leo Alaba
  • 24 S. Nufour
  • 39 Thales
  • 88 Luiz Henrique
  • 99 Sassa
  • 80 Ruan Carvalho

Atletico Paranaense

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 23 Santos (G)
  • 29 G. Benavidez (D)
  • 3 Leo (D)
  • 37 L. Esquivel (D)
  • 14 Kaua Moraes (M)
  • 5 Felipinho (M)
  • 88 Patrick (M)
  • 17 S. Mendoza (M)
  • 53 Dudu Kogitzki (F)
  • 10 B. Zapelli (F)
  • 9 K. Viveros (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 Mycael
  • 28 Habraao
  • 45 Belezi
  • 6 Fernando
  • 61 Leo Derik
  • 63 Diogo Riquelme
  • 8 Giuliano
  • 11 Isaac
  • 19 Luiz Fernando
  • 21 Leozinho
  • 30 Tevis
  • 27 Alan Kardec

Timeline

  1. Atletico Paranaense
    27' Atletico Paranaense Var · Penalty confirmed
    Kaua Moraes
  2. Atletico Paranaense
    30' Atletico Paranaense Goal · Penalty
    S. Mendoza
  3. Atletico Paranaense
    32' Atletico Paranaense Goal · Normal Goal
    Kaua Moraes · Assist: B. Zapelli
  4. Criciuma
    37' Criciuma Card · Yellow Card
    Marcelo Benevenuto

    Argument

  5. Atletico Paranaense
    45'+4 Atletico Paranaense Card · Yellow Card
    S. Mendoza

    Time wasting

  6. Criciuma
    45' Criciuma Goal · Normal Goal
    Rodrigo Fagundes
  7. Atletico Paranaense
    46' Atletico Paranaense subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Dudu Kogitzki · On: Luiz Fernando
  8. Criciuma
    55' Criciuma Goal · Penalty
    Nicolas
  9. Criciuma
    57' Criciuma Card · Yellow Card
    Marcinho

    Foul

  10. Atletico Paranaense
    58' Atletico Paranaense Card · Yellow Card
    Luiz Fernando

    Argument

  11. Atletico Paranaense
    63' Atletico Paranaense subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Kaua Moraes · On: Lucas Belezi
  12. Criciuma
    66' Criciuma Goal · Normal Goal
    Matheus Trindade
  13. Atletico Paranaense
    69' Atletico Paranaense Card · Yellow Card
    G. Benavidez

    Argument

  14. Atletico Paranaense
    71' Atletico Paranaense subst · Substitution 3
    Off: B. Zapelli · On: Giuliano
  15. Atletico Paranaense
    72' Atletico Paranaense subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Felipinho · On: Leozinho
  16. Atletico Paranaense
    74' Atletico Paranaense subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Léo · On: Alan Kardec
  17. Criciuma
    81' Criciuma subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Jhonata Robert · On: Jean Carlos
  18. Criciuma
    82' Criciuma subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Nicolas · On: B. Borasi
  19. Criciuma
    82' Criciuma Goal · Normal Goal
    Rodrigo Fagundes · Assist: Diego Gonçalves
  20. Criciuma
    83' Criciuma Card · Yellow Card
    Rodrigo Fagundes
  21. Criciuma
    86' Criciuma subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Guilherme Lobo · On: Luiz Henrique
  22. Atletico Paranaense
    90'+1 Atletico Paranaense Var · Goal cancelled
    G. Benavidez
  23. Criciuma
    90'+3 Criciuma subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Diego Gonçalves · On: Sassa

Match Stats

Stat Criciuma Atletico Paranaense
Fouls 18 15
Pass Accuracy 75% 73%
Offsides 3 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 19 7
Corners 4 5
Total Passes 342 337
Yellow Cards 3 3
Blocked Shots 4 2
Shots on Target 9 3
xG 2.97 1.72
Shots off Target 6 2
Possession 51% 49%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 255 246
Shots Inside Box 13 4
Saves 1 5
Shots Outside Box 6 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Criciuma's quick response by scoring just before halftime shifted momentum towards their favor, providing a crucial psychological boost.
  • ▸ The second half saw Criciuma dominate possession and capitalize on several counter-attacks, with Nicolas' penalty in the 55th minute being a pivotal moment.