“Bruno Santos opened the scoring for Mirassol after a spell of sustained pressure in which Joao Victor had a header blocked and both Edson Guilherme and Reinaldo had gone close, giving the home side a deserved lead.”
Pivotal“Edson Carioca doubled Mirassol's lead to make it 2-0, scoring just moments after the VAR drama had unsettled the match — a devastating blow to Grêmio heading into half-time and the moment that effectively decided the contest.”
Pivotal“Carlos Vinícius pulled a goal back for Grêmio shortly after being introduced as a substitute, making it 2-1 and setting up a tense closing spell as the visitors sought an equaliser.”
Mirassol
Grêmio
Outstanding performance
Mirassol•DefenderMirassol were the more dangerous side throughout despite surrendering possession to Grêmio's 55 percent share of the ball, and their efficiency told in a lively first half. Bruno Santos broke the deadlock in the 16th minute following a spell of sustained pressure that included blocked and wayward efforts from both Joao Victor and Reinaldo, before Edson Carioca doubled the advantage in the 40th minute — just after a VAR intervention saved Denilson from a red card and then saw Grêmio caught cold moments later. Grêmio's triple substitution at half-time signalled their intent to respond, and Carlos Vinícius pulled one back in the 77th minute to set up a nervy finale, but Mirassol's defensive organisation ultimately held firm. The home side's 59 dangerous attacks compared to Grêmio's 38 tell the real story — this was not simply a counter-attacking smash-and-grab, but a purposeful Mirassol performance that fully merited the three points, a result that keeps them ticking over in the upper mid-table while piling further pressure on Grêmio's inconsistent Serie A campaign.
How entertaining was this match?
Shaylon Kallyson Cardozo takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
Corner awarded.
Corner awarded.
Marcos Rocha Aquino is on, and Mateus Cardoso Lemos Martins is off.
Fernando José Marques Maciel is substituted on for Alesson Dos Santos Batista.
Francisco Hyun Sol Kim replaces Chico, and Denilson Alves Borges is off the field.
On Bruno Santos, off Juan Ignacio Martin Nardoni.
Leonel Perez receives a yellow card.
Goal! Carlos Vinicius Alves Morais scores, making it 2-1.
Goal! The score is now 2-1.
On Shaylon Kallyson Cardozo, off Joao Wellington Gadelha Melo de Oliveira.
Andre Luis Silva de Aguiar is substituted for Bruno Santos.
Bruno Santos takes a left-footed shot but misses.
On Carlos Eduardo Ferreira de Souza, off Edson Guilherme Mendes dos Santos.
Corner awarded.
Gustavo MartinsYellow CardYellow card issued to Gustavo Martins.
Gabriel Knesowitsch attempts a header but misses the shot.
Gabriel Knesowitsch attempts a header but misses the shot.
Gabriel Knesowitsch attempts a header but misses the shot.
Mateus Cardoso Lemos Martins takes a left-footed shot, but it is saved.
Reinaldo Manoel da Silva takes a right-footed shot but misses.
Corner awarded.
Denilson Alves Borges takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
Offside.
Willian Borges da Silva comes on for Francis Amuzu.
Pedro Gabriel is on, and Caio Paulista is off.
Martin Braithwaite comes on for Mateus Cardoso Lemos Martins.
Leonel Perez comes on for Mathias Villasanti.
The first half ends with a score of 2-0.
Bruno Santos takes a left-footed shot but misses.
Reinaldo Manoel da Silva takes a left-footed shot, but it's blocked.
WalterYellow CardWalter Kannemann receives a yellow card.
Edson Guilherme Mendes dos Santos takes a shot with his right foot and scores.
assist: Denilson
Goal! The score is now 2-0.
Francis Amuzu takes a right-footed shot but misses.
DenilsonRed CardVAR decision results in the cancellation of the red card for Denilson Alves Borges.
VAR Decision - vip_for_unknown.true
DenilsonRed CardRed card shown to Denilson Alves Borges.
Juan Ignacio Martin Nardoni takes a shot with his head, but it's saved.
Corner awarded.
Corner awarded.
Mateus Cardoso Lemos Martins takes a left-footed shot, but it is saved.
Cristian Pavon takes a right-footed shot but misses.
Igor Marques takes a shot with his head but misses.
Corner awarded.
Corner awarded.
Bruno SantosBruno Santos scores with a right-footed shot.
assist: Igor Formiga
Goal! Bruno Santos scores to make it 1-0.
Reinaldo Manoel da Silva attempts a left-footed shot but misses.
Shot by Edson Guilherme Mendes dos Santos with his right foot, but it misses the target.
Carroll Santana Joao Victor takes a header shot, but it is blocked.
Corner awarded.
Shot from Jose Aldo Soares De Oliveira Filho with his right foot, but it is saved.
Shot by Juan Ignacio Martin Nardoni with his right foot, but it misses the target.
Alesson Dos Santos Batista takes a right-footed shot but misses.
Kick-off! The referee is Bruno Arleu de Araujo.
Two relegation-threatened sides collide in a Friday night six-pointer at Estádio José Maria de Campos Maia, with Mirassol carrying a remarkable 100% record against Grêmio into this tense Série A showdown. With both clubs desperately scrapping to escape the drop zone, every point is precious — and history firmly favours the hosts.
