Brasileirão Série A
Remo Blow Lead Again as Coritiba Claim Dramatic 3-2 Victory in Belém
Remo surrendered a two-goal advantage in the second half, falling 3-2 to Coritiba after a late own goal and a 90+3' winner from Pedro Rocha.
Remo took the Mangueirão by storm in the second half but failed to hold onto a lead, ultimately falling 3-2 to Coritiba in a thrilling Serie A encounter in Belém. The match remained goalless at the break, but the second period exploded into life with five goals, including an own goal and a dramatic late winner.
At a glance
- Result: Remo 2 - 3 Coritiba
- Key Event: Coritiba scored twice in the final 15 minutes, including a 90+3' winner by Pedro Rocha.
- Standings Impact: Coritiba moved to 9th (34 pts); Remo dropped to 19th (23 pts).
Second-Half Drama Unfolds
The first half produced no goals, with both sides probing cautiously under the guidance of their respective coaches, Conde Leo and Seabra Fernando, both deploying 4-2-3-1 formations. The deadlock was broken in the 47th minute when Ze Welison turned the ball into his own net, gifting Coritiba the lead. Remo responded swiftly, with Ze Ricardo equalising in the 61st minute, assisted by D. Tchamba, before Yago Pikachu put the hosts ahead just three minutes later.
Coritiba's Late Resurgence
Coritiba refused to yield, and their pressure paid off in the 76th minute when Fabinho, assisted by Paulo Roberto, restored parity. The match appeared destined for a draw until the 90+3rd minute, when Pedro Rocha, assisted by S. Gomez, struck the decisive blow. Remo pushed forward in search of an equaliser, but Coritiba held on to secure a hard-fought victory.
Disciplinary Notes
The match saw four yellow cards issued. Tiago Coser of Coritiba was booked in the 56th minute, while Remo saw Gabriel Taliari (66'), Ze Welison (78'), and Marllon (90+7') cautioned as they pushed for a late equaliser.
Key Takeaways
- Remo's Fragility: Despite taking the lead twice, Remo struggled to close out the match, conceding twice in the final 15 minutes.
- Coritiba's Resilience: Coritiba's ability to recover from setbacks, including an own goal, highlighted their fighting spirit.
- Standings Shift: The result propelled Coritiba to 9th in Serie A, while Remo remained in the relegation zone in 19th place.