Vitória showcased their strength and effectiveness at home with a comprehensive 2-0 victory against Mirassol in a match held at Barradão Stadium. The home team took the lead early, with defender Lucas Halter scoring the opener in the 24th minute. The lead was doubled just before the end of the game when Matheuzinho Fogaça converted a penalty in the 88th minute, sealing the match for Vitória.
Mirassol had chances to equalize, notably when Alesson’s shot hit the post in the 41st minute, denying them a vital goal that could have changed the game.
Lucas Halter not only scored but also stood out defensively, making crucial interventions to keep Mirassol at bay, earning him the title of the match’s standout player. Alongside Halter, goalkeeper Thiago Couto made a significant impact with nine saves, demonstrating his skills under pressure.
Vitória’s coach, Jair Ventura, deployed a 3-4-3 formation featuring Thiago Couto in goal; Edu, Camutanga, and Lucas Halter in defense; Raúl Cáceres, Baralhas, Willian Oliveira, and Ramon in midfield; and a forward trio of Erick, Renato Kayzer, and Aitor Cantalapiedra.
On the other side, Mirassol’s coach Rafael Guanaes opted for a 4-3-3 setup with Walter in goal; Lucas Ramon, João Victor, Luiz Otávio, and Reinaldo in defense; José Aldo, Danielzinho, and Gabriel in midfield; plus a forward line of Negueba, Carlos Eduardo, and Alesson.
The match was officiated by referee Wilton Pereira Sampaio.
Looking ahead, Vitória will travel to face RB Bragantino in their next fixture, while Mirassol will visit Vasco da Gama. With this victory, Vitória now has 42 points, placing them 15th in the standings, while Mirassol remains 4th with 63 points.
Substitutions for Vitória
34’ 1T – Edu replaced by Zé Marcos
66’ 2T – Erick replaced by Lucas Braga, Gabriel replaced by Renato Marques, and Aitor Cantalapiedra replaced by Matheuzinho Fogaça
77’ 2T – Willian Oliveira replaced by Dudu
78’ 2T – Renato Kayzer replaced by Renzo López
Yellow Card for Vitória:
7’ 1T Willian Oliveira (Unsporting behavior)
Substitutions for Mirassol
60’ 2T – José Aldo replaced by Neto Moura, Carlos Eduardo replaced by Xico da Costa, and Reinaldo replaced by Felipe Jonatan
76’ 2T – Alesson replaced by Cristian Renato
Yellow Cards for Mirassol:
7’ 2T José Aldo (Unsporting behavior) and 17’ 2T Luiz Otávio (Unsporting behavior)