Coritiba bounced back from a recent defeat to secure a 2-0 away win against Avaí FC in the Brazilian Serie B on September 30, 2025. The victory at the Estádio da Ressacada was a crucial response from Coritiba, keeping their promotion hopes alive with a professional performance. Coritiba took control of the match early, scoring from a well-rehearsed set-piece in the 20th minute. They doubled their lead just after halftime with a clinical counter-attack, effectively killing the game as a contest. Avaí, buoyed by their recent win, offered little in response and rarely threatened the Coritiba goal, with their frustration boiling over into several late fouls. The three points lifted Coritiba back into the top half of the table, while Avaí's momentum was halted as they remained in the lower reaches. The Coritiba manager expressed satisfaction with his team's reaction, while the Avaí coach admitted his side was second best on the day.