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Coritiba Clinches Série A Promotion With Draw Against Athletic-MG

A defense-first campaign under Mozart Santos sets up a title chance pending Athletico-PR's result.

Overview

  • A 0-0 at Couto Pereira before more than 33,000 fans lifted Coritiba to 65 points and mathematically sealed a top-four finish with one round remaining.
  • Coritiba can be confirmed Série B champion if Athletico-PR fails to win its remaining match against Ferroviária.
  • The season was built on the league's stingiest defense with 22 goals conceded despite a modest 37 goals scored.
  • Athletic-MG reached 41 points in 15th place and remains in the relegation fight with Paysandu up next.
  • Chances were scarce as Dellatorre hit the post and Lucas Ronier saw a stoppage-time effort saved by goalkeeper Adriel.