Athletico confirmed its great favoritism in the Centenary year

Upon winning the Maringá 3-0 O Athletico confirmed his great favoritism in the Centenary year. If it weren’t for the unexpected stumble in Londrina, Furacão would be celebrating their second undefeated Paraná championship. But that defeat meant the team’s turning point in the season, as the board replaced Osorio with Cuca, who won all of his first games in charge of Atlético.

Cuca is a renowned professional, but he never had the opportunity to become champion in his city and with his favorite team. From Bento to the young Zapelli, this group together can give fans a lot of joy, as they appear united, determined and willing to follow Cuca’s instructions. Not that he represents an oracle of the ball or anything similar, but because he has a simple and objective reading of the tactical and technical reality of modern football.

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The work is just beginning, as he continues to evaluate the individual potential of each player, whether experienced or young, and seeks to shape the collective system that is beginning to take shape. The tests with the good teams of Operário and Maringá were important and with the pace increasingly faster in the Copa Sudamericana, Brasileirão and Copa do Brasil, the team will show the face designed and idealized by Cuca.

All players behaved well in the final match, as Athletico played with calm, confidence and great security. Bento made an incredible succession of great saves at the end of the game, Thiago Heleno led the defense with traditional charisma, Fernandinho organized the midfield and Pablo and Mastriani confirmed the goal.

Maringá valued its runner-up finish due to its effort, tactical discipline and performance compatible with the technical level of its players, but the big surprise was the presence of president Mario Celso Petraglia at the Arena that bears his name to celebrate another triumph with his leaders. A striking presence that comforts all those who monitor his health with concern.

This state title was very significant due to its symbolism in the year of the club’s Centenary in a historic moment of its absolute leadership in football in Paraná.