Athletic Club 2-0 Criciúma
Updated
Athletic Club won: Athletic Club 2-0 Criciúma in the Brasileirão Série B (Round 21) on Sun, 9 Aug 2026 at Estádio Joaquim Portugal, São João Del Rei, Minas Gerais. Athletic Club goals: Pedro Oliveira 5', Wilinton Aponzá 55'. Expected goals: 0.63-1.87. Possession: 36-64. Player of the match: Luan Polli (8).
Match report
Athletic Club beat Criciúma 2-0
Athletic Club beat Criciúma 2-0 at Estádio Joaquim Portugal on Sunday 9 August in Brasileirão Série B.
Pedro Oliveira put Athletic Club ahead on 5' (1-0) and Wilinton Aponzá made it 2-0 on 55'.
Athletic Club had 36% of the ball, shots were 8-15 (2-2 on target) and expected goals finished 0.63-1.87. Criciúma created the better chances but couldn't make them count.
Luan Polli (Athletic Club MG) was player of the match with an 8 rating.
Attendance: 3,037. Referee: Daiane Caroline Muniz dos Santos.
Match stats
| Athletic Club | Criciúma | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 36 | 64 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 0.63 | 1.87 |
| Total shots | 8 | 15 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 2 |
| Touches in opposition box | 9 | 27 |
| Big chances | 2 | 2 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 2 |
| Accurate passes | 207 (75%) | 411 (83%) |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 2 |
| Corners | 5 | 6 |
| Total shots | 8 | 15 |
| Shots off target | 5 | 11 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 2 |
| Blocked shots | 1 | 2 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 4 | 10 |
Lineups
Athletic Club (3-4-3): Luan Polli, Jhonatan, Lucas Belezi, Jhan Torres, Zeca, Felipe Negrucci, João Miguel, Enzo, Pedro Oliveira, Carlinhos, Kauan
Criciúma (3-4-2-1): Pedro, César, Rodrigo, Luciano Castán, Willean Lepo, Eduardo, Gui Lobo, Marcelo Hermes, Waguininho, Fellipe Mateus, Cauê
Key events
- 5' · Goal · Pedro Oliveira (Athletic Club)
- 45'+1 · Yellow card · Zeca (Athletic Club)
- 46' · Substitution · Romarinho for Rodrigo (Criciúma)
- 46' · Yellow card · Eduardo (Criciúma)
- 53' · Substitution · Diogo Batista for Zeca (Athletic Club)
- 54' · Substitution · Dixon Vera for Pedro Oliveira (Athletic Club)
- 54' · Substitution · Wilinton Aponzá for Carlinhos (Athletic Club)
- 55' · Goal · Wilinton Aponzá (Athletic Club)
- 60' · Substitution · Nicolas for Cauê (Criciúma)
- 60' · Substitution · Jhonata Robert for Eduardo (Criciúma)
- 64' · Yellow card · Diogo Batista (Athletic Club)
- 66' · Yellow card · Romarinho (Criciúma)
- 69' · Substitution · Kauan Lindes for Kauan (Athletic Club)
- 69' · Substitution · Ronald for Gui Lobo (Criciúma)
- 73' · Substitution · Jota for Felipe Negrucci (Athletic Club)
- 78' · Substitution · Diego Gonçalves for Fellipe Mateus (Criciúma)
All-time head-to-head
6 league meetings since 2013: Athletic Club 1, draws 3, Criciúma 2.
Questions
Who won Athletic Club vs Criciúma?
Athletic Club won, 2-0 (Brasileirão Série B) on Sun, 9 Aug 2026.
When and where is Athletic Club vs Criciúma?
Sun, 9 Aug 2026, 14:00 UTC at Estádio Joaquim Portugal, São João Del Rei, Minas Gerais, Brasileirão Série B.
What is the head-to-head record between Athletic Club and Criciúma?
In 6 league meetings since 2013: Athletic Club 1 wins, 3 draws, Criciúma 2 wins (goals 7-9).