Athletico Paranaense edged out Peñarol, 2x0, on Thursday, in a match relating of Copa Sudamericana. Both Tiago Nunes's team and Diego López's team held their first game in the competition.
In the 45th minute, Athletico Paranaense saw Wanderson get sent off due to accumulation of yellows. The first half came to an end without goals.
Marcelo Cirino opened the score after 60 minutes. It was his 15th goal of the season. In the 62nd minute, Peñarol saw Gabriel M. Fernández get sent off due to accumulation of yellows. Pablo netted the last goal after 80 minutes with a right-foot shot.
With regard to the next fixture, Athletico Paranaense will play away against Peñarol.
