CA Mineiro claimed a hard-fought 2–1 victory over CA Paranaense on matchday 10 of the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A, with substitute Gustavo Scarpa delivering the decisive goal late in the second half.
The hosts made a flying start, taking the lead in the 6th minute. Victor Hugo Gomes struck early for CA Mineiro, putting his side 1–0 up and setting the tone for a first half in which the home team held the advantage. CA Paranaense’s frustration showed when Juan Aguirre picked up a yellow card in the 19th minute, the only booking recorded in the match data.
CA Paranaense reacted strongly after the interval with a triple substitution at half-time. Stiven Mendoza, Dudu and Jádson made way for Julimar, João Victor and Juan Portilla in a clear attempt to inject more energy and creativity into the visitors’ attack.
Mineiro responded with changes of their own around the 70-minute mark, introducing Dudu, Bernard and Mamady Cissé, before making the key move in the 77th minute when Victor Hugo Gomes was replaced by Gustavo Scarpa. That switch proved decisive.
Just three minutes after coming on, Scarpa doubled the lead in the 80th minute, finishing a move assisted by Natanael to make it 2–0. CA Paranaense refused to fold and pulled one back in the 88th minute, with substitute Julimar scoring from a João Victor assist to cut the deficit to 2–1 and set up a tense finale.
Despite late pressure and another Paranaense change as Bruno Ramos replaced Luiz Gustavo, CA Mineiro held on to secure all three points. Detailed statistics such as possession, shots, and full lineups are not available in the current match data, but the goal timeline and substitutions underline a game swung by impactful contributions from the bench.
Full match details: Mineiro vs Paranaense. Team pages: CA Mineiro, CA Paranaense.
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