Playing with the extra man, they pressed forward immediately and found their breakthrough.
Sob o céu de Belém, o futebol lembrou que o equilíbrio de uma partida pode ser rompido por um gesto impensado. O Remo construiu uma vantagem legítima, mas a expulsão de Jajá nos acréscimos do primeiro tempo reescreveu o destino do jogo — e Viveros, com dois gols, conduziu o Athletico à virada e ao G4 do Brasileirão. Há, nessa história, algo de universal: o momento em que a disciplina falha costuma ser mais decisivo do que qualquer esquema tático.
- O Remo dominava em casa e Jajá havia aberto o placar com tranquilidade, alimentando a esperança de uma vitória importante na Série A.
- Um gesto obsceno de Jajá nos acréscimos do primeiro tempo provocou a expulsão e deixou o time paraense com dez homens no momento mais sensível da partida.
- O Athletico aproveitou a superioridade numérica com objetividade: Viveros converteu sua segunda chance da tarde para virar o jogo logo no início do segundo tempo.
- Uma polêmica de pênalti e um gol anulado por impedimento agitaram o final, mas o resultado não foi alterado — a vitória por 2 a 1 se confirmou.
- Com o triunfo, o Athletico entra no G4 e Viveros assume a artilharia do campeonato com dez gols, enquanto o Remo segue em situação delicada antes de receber o São Paulo.
Domingo à tarde no Mangueirão, em Belém, e o Remo parecia ter o jogo sob controle. Jajá abriu o placar após cruzamento de Marcelinho, e o time da casa ditou o ritmo por boa parte do primeiro tempo. O Athletico, porém, empatou antes do intervalo: Viveros recebeu na área, escorregou, se recuperou e finalizou com precisão após cruzamento de Claudinho.
O que mudou tudo aconteceu nos acréscimos do primeiro tempo. Jajá, em uma discussão acalorada, fez um gesto obsceno em direção aos jogadores do Athletico. O árbitro consultou o monitor e o expulsou. O Remo entrava no segundo tempo com um jogador a menos — e o jogo já era outro.
O Athletico não desperdiçou a vantagem. Logo no reinício, Jadson encontrou Viveros entre os defensores do Remo, e o atacante finalizou cruzado para fazer 2 a 1. Era seu décimo gol na temporada, suficiente para assumir a artilharia do Brasileirão.
O final foi agitado: o árbitro marcou pênalti para o Remo após contato de Claudinho em Marcelinho, mas o VAR anulou a decisão por falta de contato suficiente. O Athletico ainda viu um gol de Leozinho ser anulado por impedimento. Quando o apito final soou, a vitória por 2 a 1 estava confirmada, e o Athletico ocupava o G4. Na próxima rodada, o Remo recebe o São Paulo enquanto o Athletico visita o Mirassol — dois testes que dirão muito sobre o que essa virada realmente representa.
Sunday afternoon at Mangueirão Stadium in Belém, and Remo had the match exactly where they wanted it. Jajá opened the scoring early, a composed finish after Marcelinho's cross found him at the far post. For most of the first half, the home team controlled the rhythm—not dominant, but in command. Then Athletico equalized just before the break. Viveros received a cross from Claudinho in the box, slipped, recovered, and buried it. The match was level at halftime, and everything seemed possible.
But the second half would belong entirely to the visitors. In the closing minutes of the first period, during a heated exchange with Athletico players, Jajá made an obscene gesture. The referee consulted the video monitor and sent him off. Suddenly Remo was playing with ten men, and the momentum shifted completely.
Athlético came out of the break with purpose. Playing with the extra man, they pressed forward immediately and found their breakthrough. Jadson threaded a pass between Remo's defenders, Viveros collected it in the box, and his low cross shot found the net. Two-one. It was his second goal of the afternoon and his tenth of the season—enough to claim the league's top scorer award.
The closing stages brought controversy. Marcelinho went down in the Athletico penalty area after contact with Claudinho, and the referee pointed to the spot. But the VAR official reviewed the incident and determined there had not been sufficient contact to justify the call. The decision stood: no penalty. Athletico then appeared to have added a third when Leozinho finished in the box, but the goal was ruled out for offside in the buildup.
When the final whistle came, Athletico had their victory and their place in the top four. Viveros had delivered the decisive moments. Remo, despite the early promise, left empty-handed and facing a difficult stretch ahead. Next weekend brings Remo a visit from São Paulo, while Athletico travels to face Mirassol—two matches that will test whether either team can build on what happened here, or whether this result was simply a turning point in a season still very much in motion.
Citas Notables
Viveros scored twice and assumed the league's top scorer position with 10 goals— Match summary
La Conversación del Hearth Otra perspectiva de la historia
Why does a red card in the first half matter so much in a match like this?
Because it changes everything about how the game is played. Remo had the ball, had the lead, had rhythm. Once Jajá was sent off, they had to defend for forty-five minutes with ten men. That's exhausting. Athletico could just attack.
The VAR decision on the penalty—did that feel like it changed the outcome?
It's hard to say. Athletico was already ahead by then. But if Remo had gotten that penalty and equalized, the whole final stretch plays out differently. Instead, they were chasing the game with no numbers.
Viveros scored twice. Is he the kind of player who thrives when his team has control?
He seems to be. He got a chance in the first half and took it. Then in the second, with space opening up, he finished again. Ten goals in seventeen matches—he's clinical.
What does this result mean for Remo's season?
It's a loss at home to a team that's now in the top four. That stings. But they've got São Paulo coming next, which is a big match. This one might just be a bump.
And for Athletico?
They're in the conversation now. They came to Belém, weathered an even first half, and took advantage when the numbers shifted. That's the kind of win that builds confidence.