Overview
- Julimar opened the scoring at 25 minutes and Leozinho added a second early in the second half after a Viveros breakaway.
- Athletico reached 59 points and sits two behind leader Coritiba on 61, with the rival still to play in the round.
- The result keeps Athletico unbeaten in six matches as the club enters the final stretch in the G-4 promotion zone.
- Volta Redonda remains 19th and is described as virtually relegated, with mathematical confirmation possible depending on other results this round.
- Next fixtures: Athletico visits Ferroviária before hosting América-MG, while Volta Redonda faces Chapecoense and then travels to Vila Nova.