Athletico Paranaense 1-0 América Mineiro
Updated
Athletico Paranaense won: Athletico Paranaense 1-0 América Mineiro in the Brasileirão Série B (Round 38) on Sun, 23 Nov 2025 at Ligga Arena, Curitiba, Paraná. Athletico Paranaense goals: Joao Cruz 41'. Expected goals: 1.30-0.96. Possession: 48-52. Player of the match: Joao Cruz (7.8).
Match report
Athletico Paranaense beat América Mineiro 1-0
Athletico Paranaense squeezed past América Mineiro 1-0 at Ligga Arena on Sunday 23 November in Brasileirão Série B.
Joao Cruz put Athletico Paranaense ahead on 41' (1-0).
Athletico Paranaense had 48% of the ball, shots were 14-9 (4-2 on target) and expected goals finished 1.30-0.96.
Joao Cruz (Athletico Paranaense) was player of the match with a 7.8 rating.
Attendance: 40,931. Referee: Matheus Delgado Candançan.
Match stats
| Athletico Paranaense | América Mineiro | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 48 | 52 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.30 | 0.96 |
| Total shots | 14 | 9 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 2 |
| Touches in opposition box | 20 | 15 |
| Big chances | 3 | 1 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 309 (88%) | 337 (86%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 4 |
| Corners | 4 | 4 |
| Total shots | 14 | 9 |
| Shots off target | 9 | 5 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 2 |
| Blocked shots | 1 | 2 |
| Hit woodwork | 2 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 8 | 4 |
Lineups
Athletico Paranaense (3-5-2): Aderbar Santos, Carlos Teran, Juan Aguirre, Arthur Dias, Stiven Mendoza, Joao Cruz, Bruno Zapelli, Felipinho, Derik, Kevin Viveros, Julimar
América Mineiro (3-5-2): Gustavo, Ricardo Silva, Emerson, Lucao, Julio Cesar, Felipe Amaral, Kaua Diniz Rocha, Yago Santos, Paulinho, Thauan, Willian Bigode
Key events
- 34' · Yellow card · Thauan (América Mineiro)
- 40' · Yellow card · Emerson (América Mineiro)
- 41' · Goal · Joao Cruz (Athletico Paranaense)
- 45'+2 · Yellow card · Willian Bigode (América Mineiro)
- 61' · Substitution · Guilherme Pato for Yago Santos (América Mineiro)
- 70' · Yellow card · Joao Cruz (Athletico Paranaense)
- 70' · Yellow card · Gustavo (América Mineiro)
- 74' · Substitution · Dudu for Joao Cruz (Athletico Paranaense)
- 75' · Substitution · Rafael Silva for Emerson (América Mineiro)
- 83' · Substitution · Luiz Fernando for Julimar (Athletico Paranaense)
- 83' · Substitution · Patrick for Felipinho (Athletico Paranaense)
- 87' · Substitution · Jhosefer for Willian Bigode (América Mineiro)
- 87' · Substitution · Samuel for Julio Cesar (América Mineiro)
- 87' · Substitution · David da Hora for Thauan (América Mineiro)
- 90' · Substitution · Renan for Kevin Viveros (Athletico Paranaense)
- 90' · Substitution · Kevin Velasco for Bruno Zapelli (Athletico Paranaense)
All-time head-to-head
10 league meetings since 2016: Athletico Paranaense 4, draws 2, América Mineiro 4.
Athletico Paranaense vs América Mineiro: full head-to-head record
Questions
Who won Athletico Paranaense vs América Mineiro?
Athletico Paranaense won, 1-0 (Brasileirão Série B) on Sun, 23 Nov 2025.
When and where is Athletico Paranaense vs América Mineiro?
Sun, 23 Nov 2025, 19:30 UTC at Ligga Arena, Curitiba, Paraná, Brasileirão Série B.
What is the head-to-head record between Athletico Paranaense and América Mineiro?
In 10 league meetings since 2016: Athletico Paranaense 4 wins, 2 draws, América Mineiro 4 wins (goals 13-12).