Match Centre

Atletico Paranaense deserved their 4-1 victory despite being out-shot by a chaotic Chapecoense side, converting higher-quality chances against the run of play. Though Chapecoense dominated possession (54%) and registered 21 shots (7 on target) to Atletico's 11 (8 on target), the visitors scored three first-half goals (6', 29', 31') — two assisted by Gilberto — from just 1.39 xG, exposing defensive fragility. Maurício Garcez's 72nd-minute consolation (1.75 xG) highlighted Chapecoense's wastefulness, as they underperformed their xG by 0.75 with wayward finishing (12 shots off target).

Kevin Viveros' brace (31', 78') proved decisive for Atletico, whose 8/11 shots on target (73% accuracy) contrasted sharply with Chapecoense's 7/21 (33%). The hosts' high-volume approach (6 corners, 14 shots inside the box) yielded little end product, while Atletico's compact 3-4-2-1 absorbed pressure and countered ruthlessly. Gilberto's two assists and Viveros' clinical double tipped the balance, but Chapecoense's 12 off-target shots told the story — inefficiency in front of goal cost them dearly.