In a decisive matchup at the Municipal Jose Maria de Campos Maia stadium, Mirassol showcased their strength by easily defeating Bahia 5-1 during the 22nd round of the Brasileirao. The local team found the net through goals by João Victor (1′), Xico da Costa (21′), Lucas Ramon (29′), Alesson (58′), and Cristian Renato (74′), while Bahia’s sole goal came from Rodrigo Nestor (82′).
João Victor electrified the crowd with an early goal just one minute into the game, capitalizing on a left-side assist from Reinaldo to strike the ball into the bottom right corner, leaving the goalkeeper with no chance.
Bahia’s effort to narrow the gap was thwarted when Rodrigo Nestor’s shot hit the post in the 81st minute, denying them a chance to reduce the deficit.
Reinaldo stood out as the man of the match, playing a crucial role in defense by clearing multiple dangerous balls away from the goal area.
Midfielder José Aldo also had a significant impact, making two attempts on goal.
Mirassol’s head coach, Rafael Guanaes, implemented a 4-3-3 formation with Walter in goal; Lucas Ramon, João Victor, Jemmes, and Reinaldo in defense; Danielzinho, Neto Moura, and José Aldo in midfield; and Negueba, Xico da Costa, and Edson Carioca in the attacking front.
On the other hand, Bahia, managed by Rogério Ceni, adopted a 4-5-1 setup with Ronaldo in goal; Santiago Arias, David Duarte, Santiago Ramos Mingo, and Luciano Juba in defense; Nicolás Acevedo, Jean Lucas, Cauly, Éverton Ribeiro, and Erick Pulga in the midfield; and Luciano Rodríguez leading the attack.
Marcelo De Lima Henrique officiated the match held at the Municipal Jose Maria de Campos Maia stadium.
Looking ahead, Mirassol will face Botafogo in the next round, while Bahia will visit Vasco da Gama.
With this victory, Mirassol secures 35 points, positioning them in sixth place in the standings, while Bahia remains with 36 points, holding fourth position in the tournament.
Mirassol Substitutions
69′ – Xico da Costa off for Cristian Renato
70′ – Negueba off for Carlos Eduardo
78′ – José Aldo off for Matheus Bianqui and Danielzinho off for Chico Kim
Bahia Substitutions
15′ – Erick Pulga off for Kayky and Edson Carioca off for Alesson
37′ – Cauly off for Tiago
38′ – Nicolás Acevedo off for Rezende
67′ – Éverton Ribeiro off for Rodrigo Nestor
68′ – Kayky off for Mateo Sanabria