Match Centre

Coritiba's 3-2 win flattered them on the balance of play, with Remo registering a dominant 2.86 xG to Coritiba's 1.48, suggesting the hosts were unfortunate not to take at least a point. Despite Remo's 61% possession and a staggering 32 total shots (7 on target), Coritiba's ruthless efficiency in front of goal proved decisive, converting three of their five shots on target.

The game turned on key moments: Ze Welison's own goal (47') gifted Coritiba the lead against the run of play, while Yago Pikachu's missed penalty (64') and subsequent rebound goal summed up Remo's profligacy. Coritiba's substitutes made the difference, with Fabinho (76') and Pedro Rocha (90+3') capitalizing on limited chances, both assisted by Paulo Roberto and S. Gomez respectively. Remo's 9 corners to Coritiba's 4 further underlined their territorial dominance, but their inability to convert superiority into goals was fatal.

The defining stat: Coritiba scored three goals from just 1.48 xG, outperforming their expected goals by 1.52 – a testament to their clinical edge in decisive moments.