Viveros Brace Secures Atletico Paranaense a 2-0 Victory Over Santos

K. Viveros Double Sends Atletico Paranaense Past Santos

Atletico Paranaense defeated Santos 2-0 at Estádio Urbano Caldeira on Sunday, August 9, 2026, securing all three points in Serie A’s 22nd regular-season round. K. Viveros scored both goals before half-time, giving the visitors a decisive advantage that Santos could not overturn.

Atletico Paranaense Strike Twice Before Half-Time

Atletico Paranaense made the stronger start and took the lead in the 14th minute through K. Viveros. The early goal immediately placed Santos under pressure and gave the visitors a platform to control the opening stages.

Paranaense doubled their advantage in the 26th minute, with Viveros again finding the net after an assist from Joao Cruz. With both goals arriving before the interval, Santos faced a difficult second half while the visitors were able to protect a comfortable 2-0 lead.

K. Viveros Decides the Match

Viveros was the defining figure at Estádio Urbano Caldeira, producing the two finishes that settled the contest. His first goal opened the scoring, while his second, created by Joao Cruz, extended Atletico Paranaense’s advantage before Santos could respond.

The forward’s contribution was especially important because it transformed a positive start from Paranaense into a commanding half-time position. Viveros was later shown a yellow card in the 34th minute, but his disciplinary caution did not diminish the impact of his two-goal performance.

Santos Struggle to Respond

Santos struggled to recover after conceding twice in the first half. Their response was also affected by an early booking for A. Frias in the 20th minute, adding to a difficult opening period for the home side.

The 2-0 scoreline remained unchanged after the break, confirming that Santos could not find a way back into the match. The result extended a generally uneven run of form for a side that entered the game with five wins, seven draws and eight defeats from 20 league matches.

Victory Strengthens Paranaense’s Top-Three Position

The victory strengthened Atletico Paranaense’s position in third place, taking their league record to 11 wins, four draws and six losses from 21 matches, with a goal difference of plus nine. The result also underlined the value of their strong scoring start, as both goals arrived within the opening 26 minutes.

Santos remained 17th in the current Serie A standings with 22 points from 20 games and a goal difference of minus four. For Paranaense, the win added another positive result to a season featuring 37 points, while Santos were left to reflect on a performance decided by the visitors’ first-half efficiency.