Expected goals
Operário-PR defeats Sport 3-2 in a thrilling match at Germano Krüger
Fantasma breaks negative streak in the penultimate round and halts the Pernambucanos' push in the final stretch of Série B
In a goal-filled match for the 37th round of Série B of the Brazilian Championship, Operário-PR won against Sport Recife 3-2 on Friday. The victory at home in the Germano Krüger Stadium brought relief to the hosts and frustrated the visitors' plans in this decisive stretch.
Incidents
Match Recap
The match at the Germano Krüger Stadium presented high intensity from the first minutes, with both teams seeking to attack. The Paraná team managed to be more incisive in the decisive moments of the match to build the lead on the scoreboard. Sport tried to respond with dangerous moves and balanced the actions by scoring twice, but the home team withstood the pressure to secure the 3-2 victory.
Statistics
Possession
Shots on target
Pass accuracy
Match DNA
Six-dimensional comparison
1st half → 2nd half
Who grew or faded after the break
xG
Possession
Shots on target %
Pass %
Duels won %
Anatomy of the shots
Where each shot ended up
Territory map
Action intensity by pitch third
Operário-PR
Sport Recife
Darker shades mean more activity in that zone
Duels
Who won more battles
Ground
Aerial
Dribbles
Player impact
Accurate passes × offensive actions (size = rating)
Players with 30+ min only.
Match standout
Top-rated player's share of the team
Sport Recife
Diego Hernández
M · #20
Rating: 7.90
Match Highlights
The positive result had fundamental weight for the Fantasma squad, which was under pressure due to a record of 1 win and 4 losses in the previous five matches of the competition. Against a traditional opponent, the team showed collective overcoming power and knew how to manage ball possession in the final moments. On the other hand, the Pernambucano team, which arrived with a recent record of 2 wins, 2 draws, and 1 loss, found difficulties in stopping the opponent's offensive production.
What the Numbers Say
With the stumble away from home in this penultimate round, Sport Recife remains at 55 points won in 37 matches, remaining in the intermediate peloton that fights for the highest positions in the table, alongside competitors like CRB, Goiás, and Atlético Goianiense. For Operário-PR, the three points won at home bring renewed breath to end the national championship with greater stability and high morale.
Lineup
How teams lined up at kick-off
Operário-PR
Manager: Alberto Valentim
Starters
Goalkeeper
Defenders
Midfielders
Forwards
Bench
Sport Recife
Manager: Mariano Soso
Starters
Goalkeeper
Defenders
Midfielders
Forwards
Bench
Man of the match
Diego Hernández
Sport Recife
Referee
Savio Pereira Sampaio
Suspended
Players who became suspended in this match and will serve the suspension in the next league game.
Operário-PR
Sport Recife
What Changes Now
Both teams return to the field on Saturday, November 14, 2026, for the dispute of the 38th and final round of Série B. Operário-PR ends its participation away from home against Ponte Preta, at the Moisés Lucarelli Stadium. Meanwhile, Sport Recife ends the championship acting as the host, on Ilha do Retiro, where they will face the Goiás team.



