Athletico Paranaense secured a 2-1 comeback victory over Gremio Novorizontino in the Brazilian Serie B on August 31, 2025. The win keeps Athletico's promotion push firmly on track as they demonstrated resilience to overturn an early deficit. Novorizontino shocked the home crowd by taking the lead against the run of play in the first half. However, Athletico responded with intensity after the break, scoring two quick goals to turn the match on its head. The winner was a spectacular long-range strike that sent the stadium into a frenzy. Novorizontino pushed for a late equalizer but could not find a way through. The three points are crucial for Athletico's position near the top of the Serie B table, while Novorizontino's mid-table status remains unchanged. The Athletico manager highlighted his team's mental strength, while the Novorizontino coach was left to rue a missed opportunity after a promising start.