MACELÓ, Brazil (Interstat) — CRB defeated Londrina 3-1 on Saturday in a Week 15 Brazilian Serie B match at Estádio Rei Pelé, outperforming a pregame projection of a draw.

The home side built a commanding first-half lead. Local attacker José Renato da Silva Junior opened the scoring in the 34th minute. Defender Guilherme Kennedy Romão, who later received a yellow card, added a second goal in stoppage time. Londrina’s Iago Angelo Dias scored in the 56th minute, but CRB sealed the win with a late goal.

The victory improved CRB’s Serie B record to one win and one draw. Londrina remains winless in the competition.