In a captivating encounter at the Municipal Jose Maria de Campos Maia stadium, Mirassol triumphed over Fluminense with a score of 2-1, advancing their position in the Brazilian league. Guilherme Marques opened the scoring in the first half at the 35th minute, giving the hosts an early lead. However, the visitors equalized shortly after the break, with Mattheus Martinelli finding the net just 10 minutes into the second half.
As the match progressed, tension mounted until Mirassol’s Negueba became the hero, delivering a stunning header in the 85th minute to seal the victory. With a pinpoint cross from Carlos Eduardo, Negueba expertly directed the ball into the back of the net, igniting celebrations among the home crowd.
Negueba’s impressive performance earned him the title of man of the match, contributing not only a goal but also two shots on target. Guilherme Marques also stood out for Mirassol, scoring the opening goal and attempting two more shots throughout the match.
Mirassol’s coach, Rafael Guanaes, fielded a 4-3-3 formation featuring Walter in goal, with Jemmes, Reinaldo, Daniel Borges, and João Victor in defense. The midfield trio consisted of Danielzinho, Guilherme Marques, and Neto Moura, supporting the attacking front of Cristian Renato, Gabriel, and Alesson.
Fluminense, led by Luis Zubeldía, adopted a similar formation, with Fábio in goal and a defense made up of Samuel Xavier, Thiago Silva, Renê, and Juan Freytes. Their midfield included Mattheus Martinelli, Luciano Acosta, and Hércules, while Keno, Agustín Canobbio, and John Kennedy formed the attack.
The match was officiated by referee Rodrigo Pereira de Lima.
Next, Mirassol will take on Internacional at home, while Fluminense will host Ceará in their upcoming fixtures.
With this victory, Mirassol now holds 46 points in the league, placing them fourth overall, while Fluminense remains at seventh with 38 points.
Substitutions for Mirassol
64’ 2T – Cristian Renato for Renato Marques
65’ 2T – Guilherme Marques for Negueba
76’ 2T – Alesson for Carlos Eduardo
84’ 2T – Neto Moura for Roni, Hércules for Facundo Bernal, Gabriel for Shaylon
Yellow cards for Mirassol:
22’ 1T Guilherme Marques, 23’ 1T Walter, 39’ 2T Neto Moura
Substitutions for Fluminense
45’ 2T – Keno for Yeferson Soteldo
61’ 2T – John Kennedy for Germán Cano
71’ 2T – Luciano Acosta for Lima, Agustín Canobbio for Santiago Moreno
Yellow cards for Fluminense:
26’ 1T Mattheus Martinelli, 40’ 1T Juan Freytes, 23’ 2T Agustín Canobbio, 43’ 2T Santiago Moreno