Operário is in the final of the Paranaense Championship. After a 2-2 draw in normal time with Coritiba, Fantasma confirmed their place with a 6-5 victory on penalties. The match was held this Saturday (21), at Couto Pereira, in Curitiba.
Operário awaits the winner of the other semi-final between Londrina and Londrina. In the first game, the teams drew 2-2, at Estádio do Café, at Tubarão’s home ground. The return takes place this Sunday (22), at Arena da Baixada, at 4pm (Brasília time).
Alvinegro is looking for an unprecedented second state championship. The team beat the 2025 Paranaense, beating Maringá in the big decision.
The game
In stoppage time of the first stage, Léo Gaúcho opened the scoring for Operário. After playing on Hildeberto’s right wing, the ball fell to the attacker, who finished in Morisco’s left corner.
When the second half came back, the duel was tied after just 2 minutes. Josué took a free kick into the area and defender Maicon rose free and headed it into the back of the net.
Fantasma took the lead again in the 12th minute with Aylon. The attacker received a cross from Hildeberto and headed the ball into the goal.
The visitors’ advantage didn’t last long. Three minutes later, Coxa made it 2-2 with Lucas Ronier, who appeared inside the area to complete Bruno Melo’s cross.
In penalties, Maycon wasted Coritiba’s seventh penalty. The ball touched the crossbar and went out through the end line. Afterwards, Edwin Torres charged very coolly and put Operário in the Paranaense final.
