Paraná Club Concedes Last-Minute Goal and Gets Eliminated in Access Division of Paranaense Championship
In a disappointing turn of events, Paraná Club was eliminated in the first phase of the Access Division of the Paranaense Championship. After a bad campaign, Tricolor was leading Patriots by 2-1 until the last minute when they conceded the equalizing goal, disqualifying them from the competition. The match took place this Sunday at Vila Capanema.
Before the game, Paraná knew that they didn’t solely depend on themselves to qualify for the next round. They needed to win and hope for a stumble by either Apucarana or Iguaçu. With Apucarana’s defeat to Laranja Mecânica, Tricolor was on the verge of securing their spot in the second round.
However, in the dying moments of the game, after a cross free kick into the area, Matheus Castanha found the back of the net. The ball went through all the defenders of Tricolor, and Patriotas managed to equalize, ultimately eliminating Paraná from the competition.
The visiting team had an undefeated run in the championship and secured first place. Alongside them, Andraus, Iguaçu, and PSTC will also compete in the second phase.
The first half of the match was balanced, with Paraná having the advantage at halftime but not delivering a good performance. At the beginning of the game, Patriotas had the upper hand, and Paraná struggled to reach the attack. In the 19th minute, Geovane’s foul on the Patriots’ number 8 shirt resulted in a penalty. However, Caio Queiroz missed the opportunity.
Despite the setback, Paraná managed to equalize with Liliu in the 37th minute. Tricolor then turned the game around with a goal by João Gabriel. In the second half, Paraná maintained greater possession of the ball but failed to convert their chances into goals. Their best opportunity came in the 29th minute when Luís Roberto crossed the ball into the area for Romarinho, but he couldn’t finish.
Afterward, the home team tried to manage the score, but they suffered a late blow from Castanha, who scored the equalizer for Patriotas.
The match was captured in a series of photos, credited to Atila Alberti/UmDois Sports.
In the datasheet, the match is recorded as Paraná Clube 2×2 Patriots. The lineup for Paraná Club included Philip; Luis Roberto, Geovane (Julio Vaz), Marcão; Caio, Diogo Carlos, Romarinho, Guilherme Pitbull (Pedrinho); Liliu, João Gabriel, and Romário, with Fahel Junior as the technician. The Patriots’ lineup consisted of Julio Cesar; Mateus Cata, Alex Maranhão, Erivelton, and Caio Queiroz; Sorriso (Dionatan), Maycon Canário (Eduardo Ninja), Coppetti, and Matheus Castanha; Paulo Careca (Lucas Sena) and Lucas Brasil, with Pedrinho Maradona as the coach.
The goals were scored by Chestnut at 27′ of the first quarter, Liliu at 39′ of the first quarter, João Gabriel at 46′ of the first half, and Chestnut again at 51′ of the second quarter. Geovane received a yellow card for Paraná.
The match took place at Vila Capanema in Curitiba on June 25, 2023, at 15:00. The referee for the match was Lucas Paulo Torez, with Daniel Pereira Melere and Matheus de Andrade Pereira as the assistants.
How will Paraná Club regroup and improve in preparation for the next season after their disappointing performance in the championship
On their chances. It was only in the 66th minute, with a penalty kick converted by Rafael Carioca, that Tricolor managed to open the scoring.
However, their lead was short-lived as Patriotas quickly equalized in the 71st minute. Paraná responded just moments later, with Vinicius Oliveira scoring a brilliant goal to put them back in front. It seemed like Tricolor’s victory was within reach.
But luck was not on their side. As the clock ticked down, Paraná’s defense failed to clear the ball from the box, allowing Matheus Castanha to capitalize on the opportunity and score the equalizer. The disappointment was palpable as the final whistle blew, signaling the end of Paraná’s journey in the Access Division of the Paranaense Championship.
To add insult to injury, news came in that both Apucarana and Iguaçu had won their matches, securing their spots in the next round. It was a bitter pill to swallow for Paraná, who will now have to regroup and start preparing for the next season.
The team had high hopes going into the championship, but their performance didn’t live up to expectations. With this early elimination, they will have to reflect on what went wrong and work towards improvement in the future.
As for the other teams in the Access Division, they will continue their quest for the title. Andraus, Iguaçu, and PSTC have also advanced to the second phase and will face tough competition as they fight for a spot in the top division.
It’s a disappointing exit for Paraná Club, but football is unpredictable, and anything can happen in the beautiful game. Tricolor will have to dust themselves off and come back stronger next time.
It’s a disappointing early exit for Paraná Club in the Paranaense Championship. The team will need to regroup and bounce back stronger in the next season.