This Wednesday, a tightly contested match at Mangueirão between C. do Remo and Mirassol concluded with a 2-2 draw as both teams displayed tenacity until the very end.
Remo opened the scoring early with a superb goal from João Pedro, who found the net in the 8th minute after receiving a precise pass from Alef Manga. The home team seemed set for victory when Alef Manga scored himself in the 39th minute, making it 2-0 at halftime.
However, Mirassol refused to back down and rallied in the second half, with Igor Formiga finding the goal in the 35th minute and Nathan Fogaça equalizing just minutes later in the 43rd minute, leaving the scoreboard level at 2-2.
João Pedro’s opening goal drew praise for its execution, as he expertly placed the ball into the bottom left corner, leaving the goalkeeper with no chance.
Alef Manga was a standout for Remo, contributing significantly with his goal and taking four shots throughout the match.
Nathan Fogaça was equally impressive for Mirassol, scoring one goal and attempting two shots on target.
Remo’s coach, Juan Carlos Osorio, employed a 4-5-1 tactical formation with Marcelo Rangel in goal; João Lucas, Marllon, Léo Andrade, and Patrick de Paula forming the defense; Leonel Picco, Vitor Bueno, Zé Ricardo, Diego Hernández, and Alef Manga in midfield; and João Pedro leading the attack.
On the other side, Mirassol, managed by Rafael Guanaes, opted for a 4-3-3 setup, featuring Walter as the goalkeeper; Rodrigues, João Victor, Willian Machado, and Reinaldo in defense; Denilson, Eduardo, and Yuri in midfield; and Negueba, Carlos Eduardo, and Alesson on the forward line.
Referee Alex Gomes Stefano ensured the game flowed smoothly while overseeing the match.
Next on the calendar, C. do Remo will take on Atlético Mineiro away, while Mirassol prepares to face Cruzeiro at home.
The result leaves the hosts in 15th place in the league standings with just 1 point, while the visitors maintain a strong second position with 4 points.
Substitutions for Remo
61’ 2T – Vitor Bueno replaced by Zé Welison, Diego Hernández substituted for Patrick, and João Pedro off for Yago Pikachu.
68’ 2T – Alef Manga left the field for Franco Catarozzi.
Yellow Cards for Remo:
34’ 1T – Diego Hernández (Unsporting behavior) and 27’ 2T – João Lucas (Dissent).
Substitutions for Mirassol
45’ 2T – Rodrigues off for Igor Formiga and Denilson replaced by Everton Galdino.
67’ 2T – Carlos Eduardo out for Nathan Fogaça, Yuri replaced by José Aldo, Alesson off for Antonio Galeano, and Leonel Picco substituted for Kayky Almeida.
Yellow Cards for Mirassol:
44’ 1T – Negueba (Insulting or disapproving of the referee) and 27’ 2T – José Aldo (Dissent).