Match Centre

Coritiba's 2-0 victory was fully deserved, with their 2.30 xG dwarfing Vitoria's 0.53, reflecting a game controlled by the home side's superior chance creation. Despite near-identical possession (49%-51%) and pass accuracy (83% both), Coritiba's 20 total shots (7 on target) overwhelmed Vitoria's meagre 7 (1 on target), with Pedro Rocha (58') and Tinga (69') converting the high-quality opportunities that decided the game.

The hosts' efficiency in the box (14 shots inside vs Vitoria's 3) and higher defensive line (20 fouls to Vitoria's 12) disrupted any away momentum, while their 7 corners to Vitoria's 5 underscored sustained pressure. The xG gap of 1.77 tells the story: Coritiba created four times the threat, with Vitoria's sole shot on target highlighting their blunt attack. The two-goal burst in 11 second-half minutes simply formalised the statistical inevitability.