PONTA GROSSA, Paraná (Interstat) — Caio Dantas scored in the 29th minute and Dudu Mosconi assisted as Operario-PR beat Athletic Club 1-0 on Friday at Estádio Germano Krüger. Operario-PR, the home side, led at halftime and held on through a chippy finish. Athletic Club’s Jhonatan Silva was sent off in the 98th minute after a yellow card in the 45th. Brenno Pereira was booked in the 12th minute, Andre in the 90th and Pereira H. in second-half stoppage time for Operario-PR. Aponza W. and Belezi also were booked in stoppage time for Athletic Club. The home side protected the lead after the break and limited Athletic Club’s chances. Operario-PR had lost its previous two matches in the competition, while Athletic Club had drawn its previous two. The result left Athletic Club winless. Athletic Club is 0-1-2 in the competition and across all competitions. Operario-PR is 1-2 in both.