Como o jogo se desenhou

The match started evenly, with CRB taking advantage of the first clear chance at 21 minutes, when Pedro Castro found the back of the net. The equalizer came in the final stage of the first half, with Douglas Baggio scoring the penalty kick in 45'+5'. Athletic returned with everything in the second half, opening the scoring at 49 minutes through Ronaldo Tavares. The striker extended the lead again at 79 minutes and, almost at the end of the match, completed the hat-trick in 90'+11, sealing the definitive comeback.

Match Highlights

The night belonged to Ronaldo Tavares, who not only scored three times but also converted the only great chance of Athletic, showing coolness inside the area. On the CRB side, Pedro Castro and Douglas Baggio were the only ones to shake the nets, but failed to convert the other opportunities, with two great chances wasted. There were no cards, which kept the match within a technical and less aggressive rhythm.

What the Numbers Say

Despite having 49% of ball possession, CRB produced fewer effective finishes (11 shots, 6 on target) and converted only one of the three great chances created. Athletic, with 51% of possession, had 12 finishes, 5 on goal, and was more efficient in high-risk opportunities (3 converted). The visiting team also stood out in crosses (1 out of 13) and accurate passes (330 out of 385), reflecting a more direct control of the game, while CRB showed a higher volume of entries in the final third (55) but did not translate this into goals.

What Changes Now

With the victory, Athletic Club adds three points and can gain important positions in the table, approaching the classification zone for the G-4. CRB, after losing, remains vulnerable and will need to react in the next rounds to not distance itself from the fight for access. The next commitments include Athletic's match against Vila Nova, while CRB faces ABC, two matches that can define the course of the campaign in Série B.