In a match marked by protests, Curitiba He lost to Mirassol 1-0, on Friday evening (19), in the middle of the Couto Pereira stadium, in the 16th round of the second division. The goal for the Sao Paulo team was scored by Joao Victor.
With the defeat, Coxa increases its pace in the competition. There are five matches without a win (two draws and three defeats), completing a month without a win – the last victory was against America MG 1-0, on June 19, in round 11. In the standings, Coritiba is six points behind G4 and three points above the relegation zone to the third division.
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- Coritiba dropped to 11th place with 20 points and could lose ground as the round continues. Mirasol moved up to fifth place with 25 points.
- Alverde returns to the pitch next Monday (22), against Santos, at 8 p.m., in Vila Belmiro. Mirasol hosts Avai on Tuesday (23) at 8 p.m.
Before the ball could roll, Coxa fans staged a protest against Tricorp, the 90% owner of the club’s SAF. In addition to the company’s owners, the demonstration also targeted white-collar executives, such as director Paulo Autuori and company president William Thomas.
The protest went to the stands. The main group, Imperio Alviverde, was absent from the stands for 30 minutes and the stadium was silent. After that, with drums and organs, the fans continued to sing protest songs.
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On the pitch, Coritiba offered no response. Without Freso, the team’s number 10 and top scorer in this B series, coach Fabio Matias changed the tactical scheme and put the team with three defenders. The formation made the team create little and, in the initial phase, barely frightened Coxa Moralha, the club’s former goalkeeper.
In the second half, Alverde increased the attacking pressure. Morelli tried to come out. Eberth was dangerously tested after a cross from the left, and Robson could not reach it with the cart. Vinny Paulista also missed a good move.
On the other hand, Chico Kim received a free kick inside the area, but he shot over Pedro Moresco. In the 33rd minute, a set piece decided the defeat of Coritiba. Danielzinho takes a free kick John Victor He scored with a header.
It was São Paulo’s first away win. Coca had also not won at home in three rounds. The white-thighed fans used the final stage for fresh protests, booing and shouting “olé” at their opponent.
View the photo gallery from the match
Photos: Attila Alberti/Omdoes Esportes
data sheet
Brazil Championship – Series B 2024
Round 16 – 07/19/2024
Curitiba 0 x 1 Mirasol
Curitiba: Pedro Moresco; Natanael (Joni), Benevenuto (Bianchi), Bruno Melo, Mauricio Antonio and Rodrigo Gilado (Jemerson); Sebastian Gomes and Moreli (Eberth) and Vinny Paulista (Figueiredo); Lucas Ronier and Robson.
Technical: Fabio Matias.
Mirasol: Alex Moralha; Lucas Ramon, Joao Victor, Lucas Ghezzal and Zeca; Gabriel, Chico Kim and Danielzinho; Isaac (Marquinhos), Delatore and Njiba.
Technical: Mozart.
local: Couto Pereira Stadium in Curitiba.
Goal: Joao Victor, at 33 minutes of the second quarter.
general: 12,149 payers / 13,388 total
Enter: 182,410.00 Brazilian Real.
Yellow cards: Morelli, Bianchi (CFC); Lucas Ramon (Mir).
to rule: Caio Max Augusto Vieira (RN).
Assistants: Schumacher Marques Gomes (PB) and Lorival Candido das Flores (RN).
Video Assistant Referee: Marco Aurelio Augusto Fazekas Ferreira (MG).
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