Athletico x Operário-PR face each other this Wednesday, March 27th, at 8pm (Brasília time), after an exciting first game of the semi-finals, where Athletico took the lead with a 2-1 victory against Operário-PR.
O Athleticoplaying alongside their fans and carrying the festive atmosphere of the club’s centenary, has the advantage of a draw to secure a place in the final alongside Maringá.
The team led by coach Cuca arrives confident after a sequence of victories, including an impressive 6-0 defeat against Londrina and the victory in the first game against Operário-PR.
How is Athletico-PR?
For this decisive game, coach Cuca faces lineup challenges, especially with the absence of Bento and Canobbio, who are committed to Data Fifa.
However, strategic changes are planned, highlighting the possible inclusions of Esquivel and Leo Godoy to reinforce Athletico’s defensive system.
How is Operário-PR?
Operário-PR ends a run of 10 games without defeat this season, aiming to overcome the setback of the first game against Athletico.
The last time that Fantasma managed to reverse a disadvantage in the knockout stages was in Paranaense in 2022, highlighting the importance of a strong and decisive performance to aspire to the final, an achievement that has not been achieved since 2015, when they became champions.
Possible lineups for Athletico x Operário-PR
Athletico’s probable lineup:
Athletico absences:
- Bento
- Canobbio (Data Fifa)
Probable lineup for Operário:
Worker embezzlement:
- Rafhael Lucas
- Marco Antonio
- Felipe Garcia (medical department)
- Jacy (suspension)
Match details
- Local: Germano Kruger
- Time: 8pm, March 27
- Streaming: Hurricane Network
Arbitration
- Referee: Paulo Roberto Alves Jr.
- Assistants: Leandro Polli Glugoski and Andrey Luiz de Freitas
- Fourth Referee: Maria Luiza Brandellero dos Santos
- WAS: Rodolpho Toski Marques