[Post-Match Recap]
Athletico-PR dominates and defeats Cruzeiro with a convincing 3-0 victory in their Campeonato Brasileiro clash. The match, played at Ligga Arena on October 26, 2024, saw Athletico-PR dominate possession with 58%, while Cruzeiro struggled to maintain control with only 42% possession.

The game started off with a bang as Cruzeiro was reduced to 10 men within 14 seconds of kickoff. Rafa Silva received a red card for elbowing Athletico-PR defender Kaique Rocha. The decision was confirmed after a VAR review.

Athletico-PR took advantage of the numerical advantage and opened the scoring in the 24th minute. Julimar provided an assist to Pablo, who nodded the ball into the net. The first half ended with Athletico-PR leading 1-0.

The second half started with Athletico-PR continuing their dominance. In the 46th minute, Julimar doubled their lead with a well-worked goal after a combination with Pablo. Athletico-PR continued to press and sealed the victory in the 77th minute. Nikão found the back of the net with a powerful shot, completing the 3-0 scoreline.

Despite their best efforts, Cruzeiro failed to trouble the Athletico-PR defense and remained goalless throughout the match. Athletico-PR showcased their dominance, keeping 88% of their passes accurate and creating multiple chances to score.

The next game for Athletico-PR is against Vitória on November 2, 2024, in the Serie A league, while Cruzeiro will face Flamengo on November 7, 2024, also in the Serie A league.

[Source: [Match Thread](https://www.reddit.com/r/futebol/comments/1gcu684) and [Post-Match Thread](https://www.reddit.com/r/futebol/comments/1gcxs5x/postmatch_thread_campeonato_brasileiro/)]