Kozhikode: Atletico Paranaense edged out Shamrock Rovers by a solitary goal to enter the final of the Sait Nagjee Trophy at the Corporation Stadium here on Thursday.
After a goalless first half, Yago Cesar netted the winner in the 62nd minute.
The Brazilians will take on the winners of the second semifinal between Watford Reserves and Dnipro Dnipropetrovsk in the summit clash on Sunday.
The second semifinal will be played on Friday.