Athletico soared and Coritiba sank emotionally

The first phase of the Paraná Championshipgave what was expected: the Atletiba duo in first place, but the Athletico soared despite uncertainty and the Coritiba sank emotionally.

The disconcerting elimination in the Copa do Brasil for the incipient Águia Marabá cost Coxa dearly. At least that was what could be concluded after the terrible performance in the defeat to Cascavel. The players appeared apathetic, inconsistent and without any kind of ambition. So much so that Guto Ferreira’s team was unable to complete any shot with any danger to the opponent’s goal.

Well organized by coach Matheus Costa, Serpente scored a goal and controlled the actions, reaching the point of wasting some opportunities to increase the score. Coritiba, on the contrary, appeared disorganized on a tactical level and without any inspiration to at least try to score an equalizer.

Worrying, not only because of the importance that the club gives to the state title, but, above all, because of the challenge of completing an efficient campaign in series B of the Brasileirão.

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Rubro-Negro finished in first place, undefeated and with absolute favoritism to reach their second Paraná championship. However, the fans remain intrigued by the coach’s game proposal Juan Carlos Osorio.

Firstly, because he hasn’t chosen the starting team yet, so much so that already proven players were left out of yesterday’s match; secondly, because in the first half the team performed in a confusing way, giving the opponent some illusion that they could surprise; thirdly, because the goals came naturally due to the technical weight of the Atletico squad and not due to the strategic planning of the exotic Colombian coach.

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Frankly speaking, I understand that Furacão is wasting time with Osorio’s experiences, as everyone already knows what the team’s ideal lineup will be, but he insists on “mechilance”, which could be costly for the board’s plans in the year of the Centenary .

Just remember that Athletico’s real opponents, as has happened in recent seasons, in the most important and much more profitable championships, are Palmeiras, São Paulo, Flamengo, Fluminense, Galo and others who are already well integrated and flying on the field.

The group of players is promising, but Osorio needs to put on the sandals of humility to avoid being sent away before Easter.